Description
Delicious buffalo chicken sliders featuring creamy buffalo sauce and sweet Hawaiian rolls, perfect for game days or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup hot sauce (Frank’s RedHot recommended)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon celery seed
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 12 Hawaiian dinner rolls (slider buns)
- 6 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 2 celery stalks, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Cook in a skillet over medium-high heat for 6-7 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Let rest for 5 minutes before shredding.
- Make the Buffalo Sauce: In a saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Whisk in hot sauce, cream cheese, onion powder, and celery seed until smooth.
- Combine Chicken and Sauce: Mix the shredded chicken with the buffalo sauce until well coated.
- Prepare the Rolls: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and slice Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally. Place the bottom half in a greased baking dish.
- Create the Cream Cheese Spread: Mix softened cream cheese with ranch dressing until smooth.
- Assemble the Sliders: Spread cream cheese mixture over the bottom half of rolls. Layer buffalo chicken, diced celery, green onions, and both cheeses, then place the top half of the rolls on.
- Add the Finishing Touch: Brush tops with melted butter and sprinkle with garlic powder. Cover with foil.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake covered for 10 minutes, then remove foil and bake for an additional 2-3 minutes until cheese is melted and tops are golden.
- Serve and Enjoy: Let cool briefly, then cut into sliders and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
For best results, use rotisserie chicken to save time. The cream cheese layer prevents soggy sliders and balances the spice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 65mg