Buffalo Chicken Sliders Ranch (Printable)

Spicy buffalo chicken on soft slider buns with crisp lettuce and creamy ranch dressing in a flavorful snack.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken Filling

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded (about 2 large breasts)
02 - 1/3 cup hot sauce (such as Franks RedHot)
03 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
04 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder

→ Slider Assembly

05 - 8 slider buns
06 - 4 slices cheddar cheese, halved
07 - 1 cup shredded lettuce
08 - 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
09 - 1/2 cup thinly sliced celery

→ Ranch Topping

10 - 1/3 cup ranch dressing
11 - 2 tablespoons chopped chives (optional)

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
02 - In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, hot sauce, melted butter, and garlic powder. Toss until chicken is evenly coated.
03 - Slice slider buns in half. Place bottom halves on a baking sheet.
04 - Pile buffalo chicken mixture onto each bun, top with half a slice of cheddar cheese.
05 - Bake in preheated oven for 5-7 minutes, until cheese is melted and sliders are warmed through.
06 - Remove from oven. Add shredded lettuce, sliced red onion, and celery (if using). Drizzle with ranch dressing and sprinkle with chives.
07 - Top with remaining bun halves. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They come together in about 35 minutes but taste like you spent all day planning
  • The combination of hot sauce and melted cheddar creates this incredible salty rich flavor that people just cant resist
02 -
  • Don't skip the butter in the sauce mixture or the coating won't stick properly to the chicken
  • Let the sliders rest for about 2 minutes after baking or everything will slide right out when you take a bite
03 -
  • Line your baking sheet with parchment paper for the easiest cleanup ever
  • Toast the cut sides of the buns for 2 minutes before adding the chicken to prevent sogginess