Description
Crowd-pleasing buffalo chicken sliders pack intense flavor between mini buns. Small sandwiches deliver spicy, tangy goodness that will satisfy hungry guests at game day gatherings or casual parties.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups (710 ml) rotisserie chicken, shredded
- 1 cup (240 ml) cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup (240 ml) mozzarella cheese, shredded
- ½ cup (120 ml) Frank’s buffalo sauce
- ½ cup (120 ml) ranch dressing
- ¼ cup (60 ml) butter, melted
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml) garlic powder
- 1 package King’s Hawaiian Rolls (12 count)
Instructions
- Oven Preparation: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C), positioning the rack in the center for consistent heat distribution.
- Flavor Foundation: Whisk melted butter with garlic powder in a small bowl, creating an aromatic base for the slider tops.
- Chicken Composition: In a mixing bowl, blend shredded chicken with ranch dressing, buffalo sauce, and half the shredded cheese, ensuring a cohesive and zesty filling.
- Assembly Technique: Split Hawaiian rolls horizontally and place bottom halves in a 9×13-inch baking dish, forming a uniform base for the sliders.
- Layering Process: Spread the chicken mixture evenly across the roll bottoms, top with remaining cheese, then carefully position the roll tops to complete the slider sandwiches.
- Butter Infusion: Generously brush the roll tops with the prepared garlic butter, allowing the mixture to penetrate the bread’s surface.
- Baking Strategy: Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 15 minutes, then remove foil and continue baking for an additional 5 minutes until rolls turn golden brown and crispy.
- Serving Suggestion: Serve immediately while hot, presenting a mouthwatering combination of spicy chicken, melted cheese, and perfectly buttered rolls.
Notes
- Prep Ahead Strategy: Shred chicken in advance and store in refrigerator up to 2 days before assembling sliders for faster preparation.
- Sauce Balance Tip: Adjust buffalo sauce quantity based on heat preference; start with less and gradually increase for personalized spice level.
- Cheese Melting Hack: Use freshly shredded cheese instead of pre-packaged for smoother, more even melting and richer flavor profile.
- Moisture Control: Pat chicken dry before mixing with sauce to prevent soggy slider bottoms and maintain ideal texture consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 269
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 715 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 54 mg