Buffalo Chicken Sliders (Easy & Cheesy)
These Buffalo Chicken Sliders are stuffed with buffalo sauce-coated rotisserie chicken, gooey melted cheese, and a creamy homemade slaw. Perfect for your next gathering as a fun appetizer or easy dinner, they're ready in under 30 minutes!
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients
Buffalo Chicken:
- 3 cups rotisserie chicken shredded
- 1/2 cup hot sauce like Frank’s
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Slaw:
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1 1/2 cup shredded green cabbage
- 3-4 green onions sliced
Sriracha Mayo Dressing:
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- 1-3 teaspoons sriracha adjust to taste
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Kosher salt and pepper to taste
Sliders:
- 12 slider buns Hawaiian rolls, soft dinner rolls, or brioche slider buns
- 1 1/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
Garlic Butter Topping:
- 1 tablespoon butter melted
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
- 1 small garlic clove minced
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix 3 cups rotisserie chicken with 1/2 cup hot sauce, 2 tablespoons melted butter, and ½ teaspoon garlic powder until fully coated.
- In another bowl, combine 1/2 cup shredded carrots, 1 1/2 cup shredded green cabbage, and 3-4 green onions (sliced).
- Stir together ⅓ cup mayonnaise, 1-3 teaspoons sriracha, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, and Kosher salt and pepper (to taste), then toss with the carrots, cabbage, and green onions.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Slice 12 slider buns in half.
- Place the bottom buns in a sheet pan, cut side up. Layer first the 1 1/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese and buffalo chicken mixture in even layers. Bake for 10 minutes to melt the cheese and slightly crisp the top of the meat. Remove from the oven, then continue layering the slaw with 1/2 cup of1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese.
- Place the top buns on.
- Mix the 1 tablespoon butter (melted), 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, and 1 small garlic clove, and brush over the tops of the buns.
- Bake for 3-5 minutes, until the tops are just heated through.
- Slice and serve warm.
Notes
Storage: Store cooled leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Reheating: Reheat in a 350F oven for 10-15 minutes until warmed through.
Serve with a dip: Try a creamy ranch or blue cheese dip.
Add some crunch on the side: Balance out the heat by serving it alongside celery sticks or sliced red pepper for fresh flavor.
Change up the cheese: Swap Cheddar for a milder option, like mozzarella or Swiss. For more heat, use a spicy cheese like Pepper Jack instead.
Speed up prep: No time to make slaw yourself? You can use a pre-dressed slaw from the store instead!
Nutrition
Calories: 341kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 772mg | Potassium: 85mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1227IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 124mg | Iron: 0.2mg