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Spicy Buffalo Chicken Sliders

Spicy Buffalo Chicken Sliders: Flavor-Packed Game Day Treats

Spicy Buffalo Chicken Sliders are the perfect game-day dish, packed with flavor and sure to impress friends and family.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 sliders
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sliders
  • 12 buns slider buns Use fresh or gluten-free buns
  • 3 cups shredded chicken Rotisserie chicken recommended
  • 1 cup Frank's Buffalo Hot Sauce Or substitute with a spicier hot sauce
  • 1/2 cup ranch dressing Greek yogurt is a lighter alternative
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt Kosher or sea salt preferred
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper Optional for milder taste
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder Fresh garlic can be used
  • 1 teaspoon paprika Smoked paprika for additional flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning Can be replaced with oregano
For the Toppings
  • 2 cups shredded cheese Cheddar or mozzarella
  • 1/4 cup butter Use olive oil for a lighter option

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking dish
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Spicy Buffalo Chicken Sliders
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking dish with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, Frank's Buffalo Hot Sauce, ranch dressing, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
  3. Place the bottom halves of the slider buns in the baking dish and spread the buffalo chicken mixture on top.
  4. Sprinkle shredded cheese over the chicken mixture, then place the top halves of the buns on.
  5. Melt butter and mix in garlic powder and Italian seasoning, then brush this mixture over the slider tops.
  6. Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes, then remove foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes.
  7. Slice the sliders and serve immediately with sides like celery sticks and ranch dressing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliderCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 18gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 790mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 8mg

Notes

For best results, avoid pre-assembly of sliders if not baking immediately to keep buns from becoming soggy.

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