Description
Spicy buffalo chicken sliders deliver a flavor explosion that brings game day excitement to your table. Crispy chicken, zesty sauce, and creamy blue cheese create an irresistible mini sandwich you’ll crave at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 lbs chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
Slider Components:
- 12 slider buns
- 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing
Seasoning and Garnish:
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives
- 2 tbsp butter (for toasting buns)
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in a slow cooker and generously coat with buffalo sauce, ensuring complete coverage.
- Sprinkle garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper over the chicken to enhance flavor profile.
- Cover and cook on low heat for 6-7 hours until chicken becomes tender and easily shreds with a fork.
- Remove chicken from slow cooker and use two forks to shred meat completely, then return to cooking liquid.
- Warm a skillet and melt butter, then lightly toast slider buns until golden and crisp on the edges.
- Layer shredded buffalo chicken onto bottom halves of toasted buns, creating an even distribution.
- Drizzle ranch dressing over chicken, allowing it to seep into the meat’s crevices.
- Sprinkle blue cheese crumbles across the chicken for an added tangy dimension.
- Garnish with freshly chopped chives to provide a bright, herbaceous finish.
- Cap with top bun halves and serve immediately while ingredients remain warm and textures are optimal.
Notes
- Customize heat levels by adjusting buffalo sauce quantity, allowing spice-sensitive individuals to enjoy the recipe.
- Meal prep friendly option: store shredded chicken in airtight containers for up to 4 days, making quick weeknight dinners simple.
- Swap slider buns with lettuce wraps for a low-carb alternative that maintains delicious flavor profile.
- Consider using rotisserie chicken as a time-saving substitute, reducing overall cooking time while preserving recipe’s zesty essence.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg