Easy Spicy Buffalo Chicken Sliders
Easy Spicy Buffalo Chicken Sliders are the ultimate crowd-pleaser, bursting with bold flavors of juicy chicken tossed in zesty buffalo sauce and served on soft slider buns. Perfect for game days or casual get-togethers, these sliders are quick to prepare and incredibly satisfying. With a delightful balance of heat and savory goodness, they will keep your guests coming back for more.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8 sliders 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup buffalo sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 8 slider buns
- 2 cups shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles (optional)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then place them in the prepared dish and bake for 20-25 minutes or until fully cooked.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and stir in the buffalo sauce; let it simmer for a few minutes.
- Shred the cooked chicken using two forks, then mix it with the buffalo sauce until well coated.
- Assemble each slider by placing shredded lettuce on the bun, adding the buffalo chicken, and topping with blue cheese if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 960mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For enhanced flavor, marinate the chicken in buffalo sauce before baking. Swap buffalo sauce for barbecue sauce for a milder option. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.