These are the perfect snacking sandwich. These tangy and spicy buffalo chicken sliders are the perfect appetizer. If you like these, make sure to check out my homemade Buffalo Sauce and Buffalo Chicken Dip!
Ingredients & Substitutions
There are a couple of elements in this buffalo chicken slider recipe that really make it special. The seasoned butter, the sweet Hawaiian Rolls, and the Rotisserie Chicken. Combined, these three things make this simple slider recipe into a knock-out.
Seasoned Butter-The butter is melted and then seasoned with garlic salt and Italian seasoning before being brushed on the buns. I’ll usually have a little left over so I sometimes use this when everything is done just to have one extra layer of the buttery goodness.
Hawaiian Rolls-This bread is always perfectly soft and just enough sweet that you could use it as a compliment to both sweet and savory dishes. I even have a homemade Hawaiian Rolls recipe if you want to make your own!
Chicken–Rotisserie Chicken is used in this buffalo chicken slider recipe. You could definitely use cooked, shredded chicken breasts or thighs instead.
How to Make Buffalo Chicken Sliders
- Cut the whole loaf of bread in half, lengthwise. I usually place my hand lightly, palm down, on the top of the bread loaf and then slide a bread knife through right in the middle. This way, you can remove the top half of the buns at once.
- Spread on the chicken mixture, making sure to cover all of the bottom portions of the buns.
- Add the top half back on and then cover it with the melted butter.
- Cover it with tinfoil and then cook for about 15 minutes. Remove the foil, brush on a bit more butter if you want, and then pop it back in (uncovered) for another 5 minutes.
What to Serve with Sliders
How to Make Sliders Ahead of Time
These sliders can be made ahead of time and stored in the freezer for up to three months. Simply assemble the sandwiches according to the recipe, but hold off on adding the butter topping. Wrap the sandwiches tightly in plastic wrap and freeze. When you are ready, take them out of the freezer, bring them to room temp, and add the butter and you are ready to bake!
How to Store Sliders
These are best eaten the day you make them, but if you have leftovers you can store them in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. I like to wrap them in aluminum foil and then place them in a sealable plastic bag. When you are ready to reheat, I recommend the air fryer or oven for best results. The microwave works, but the bread will be soggy.
More Sliders
Buffalo Chicken Sliders
Ingredients
- 3 cups (325 g) rotisserie chicken, shredded
- 1 package Kings Hawaiian Rolls, 12 count
- ½ cup (123 g) Ranch Dressing
- ½ cup buffalo sauce*
- ¼ cup (57 g) butter melted
- ½ teaspoon garlic salt
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 cups (226 g) cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter, garlic salt, and Italian seasoning. Set aside.
- In a separate medium sized bowl, mix together the chicken, ranch, cheese, and buffalo sauce.
- Split your rolls in half, and place the bottom half in the prepared baking dish.
- Spread chicken mixture on bottom half of rolls
- Place the top half of the buns on top and brush the top of the rolls with the melted butter mixture.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 15 minute
- Remove foil, and bake for an additional 5 minutes (or until the tops of the sliders turn a golden brown.
- Remove from oven, slice and serve!
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Love this tasty and simple recipe! Made it for dinner tonight with a side of broccoli.
So easy and yummy!! Love the Hawaiian rolls
This recipe looks delicious! You can tell just by reading it, that this recipe is a hit. Look forward to continuing to see more of your recipes!
I have to say I am so excited to read this recipe. I love ❤️ sliders with the chicken pulled and have some great sauce to put on them. Thanks for sharing this recipe with me because I will let you know how mine goes okay thanks 😊
I have told you how much I appreciate you for sharing this recipe. It is in the box just above me. I had said that I love chicken sliders and I will be back to tell you how I did okay
Going to make this tonight! Looks so delish!!!
Could I do this in the crockpot with chicken breast instead? If so, would I add the ranch, Buffalo sauce and cheese while cooking, or after it’s done? Thanks!
Will this bake for the same amount of time if I use an aluminum baking dish so I can throw away the dish after a party?
We house USHL hockey players and every one of them have loved this recipe. The one we have this year would eat once a week if we’d let him.