Description
These Spicy Buffalo Chicken Sliders are the ultimate party food, juicy shredded chicken tossed in bold Buffalo sauce, layered on buttery buns with creamy ranch or blue cheese. Perfect for game day, potlucks, or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tbsp dark brown sugar
2 tsp paprika
¼ tsp cayenne pepper
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 cup Buffalo sauce (like Frank’s RedHot)
12 Hawaiian rolls or slider buns
½ cup ranch or blue cheese dressing
¼ cup blue cheese crumbles (optional)
Lettuce, sliced tomatoes or pickles for topping
Chopped parsley or cilantro for garnish
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C)
Season chicken with brown sugar, paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper
Heat oil in an oven-safe skillet and sear chicken on both sides until golden
Add Buffalo sauce, bring to a simmer, then transfer skillet to oven
Bake for 15–20 minutes or until chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature
Shred chicken using two forks and mix with remaining sauce
Return shredded chicken to oven on BROIL for 3–5 minutes to caramelize
Slice slider buns in half and toast lightly
Assemble sliders with chicken, dressing, toppings, and garnish
Serve warm and enjoy
Notes
You can use rotisserie chicken as a shortcut
Adjust cayenne pepper for more or less heat
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days
Freezer-friendly: freeze shredded chicken for up to 2 months
Pairs well with coleslaw, sweet potato fries, or celery sticks
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Baked, Broiled
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: spicy buffalo chicken sliders, buffalo sliders, party appetizers, game day chicken sliders