Super Bowl Buffalo Chicken Sliders (Printable)
Savory buffalo chicken with zesty ranch slaw on soft buns. A perfect appetizer or main for any festive occasion.
# Ingredient List:
→ Chicken
01 - 3 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
02 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
03 - 1/2 cup buffalo hot sauce
→ Ranch Slaw
04 - 2 cups shredded coleslaw mix
05 - 1/3 cup ranch dressing
06 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
07 - Salt, to taste
08 - Pepper, to taste
→ Assembly
09 - 12 slider buns
10 - 4 ounces crumbled blue cheese
11 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
12 - 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
# Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken with the melted butter and buffalo hot sauce until thoroughly coated.
03 - In a separate bowl, mix the shredded coleslaw blend, ranch dressing, and chives. Season with salt and pepper as desired.
04 - Horizontally slice the slider buns. Arrange the bottom halves in a 9x13-inch baking dish.
05 - Evenly distribute the buffalo chicken mixture over the bottom bun halves. Optionally, sprinkle with crumbled blue cheese.
06 - Top the chicken layer with the ranch slaw, then cover with the top halves of the slider buns.
07 - Brush the tops of the buns with the remaining melted butter and sprinkle with sesame seeds, if desired.
08 - Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 15 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 5–7 minutes, or until the bun tops are golden brown.
09 - Serve the Super Bowl Buffalo Chicken Sliders warm.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- You get all the big, bold buffalo flavor without any deep-frying hassle.
- It's a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that everyone can grab and enjoy.
02 -
- Don't overmix the slaw, or it can become watery and lose its delightful crunch.
- Always cover the sliders for the first part of baking to steam them tender before browning.
03 -
- For truly tender chicken, shred it while it's still warm, it just falls apart beautifully.
- If you're short on time, a rotisserie chicken is an absolute lifesaver for this recipe.