Get ready to transform your ordinary meal into an extraordinary culinary adventure with these mouthwatering Buffalo Chicken Salad Sliders! Imagine tender, spicy shredded chicken dripping with zesty buffalo sauce, nestled on perfectly toasted buns, and topped with crisp lettuce – these sliders are not just a meal, they're a flavor explosion waiting to happen. Whether you're hosting a game day party, looking for a quick lunch, or craving something with a kick, these sliders are about to become your new obsession!
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 8 sliders
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing
- 8 slider buns
- 1 cup lettuce, shredded
- 1/2 cup blue cheese, crumbled (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken with buffalo sauce, ensuring the chicken is evenly coated and thoroughly mixed.
- Add ranch dressing to the buffalo chicken mixture and stir until all ingredients are well incorporated, creating a creamy and spicy chicken salad base.
- Lightly toast the slider buns in a skillet or toaster oven until they are golden brown and have a slight crunch around the edges.
- Wash and finely shred fresh lettuce, preparing it as a crisp base for the sliders.
- Open each slider bun and layer the bottom with a small handful of shredded lettuce.
- Spoon the buffalo chicken salad mixture generously onto the lettuce base of each slider bun.
- If desired, sprinkle crumbled blue cheese over the chicken mixture for an additional tangy flavor profile.
- Place the top bun on each slider, gently pressing down to ensure the ingredients are compact.
- Serve immediately while the buns are still warm and the chicken mixture is fresh.
Tips
- For the most tender chicken, use rotisserie chicken or freshly shredded chicken breasts.
- Adjust the buffalo sauce to your spice tolerance – add more for extra heat or less for a milder flavor.
- Toast the buns just until golden to maintain a slight crunch without burning.
- For a creamy texture, ensure the ranch and buffalo sauce are thoroughly mixed with the chicken.
- If you're a blue cheese fan, don't skip the crumbled blue cheese – it adds a delicious tangy dimension.
- Prepare the chicken mixture ahead of time and refrigerate for enhanced flavor melding.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the warm buns and fresh, vibrant flavors.
- For a lighter version, use Greek yogurt instead of ranch dressing.
- Garnish with fresh chives or green onions for an extra pop of color and flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 250kcal
Carbohydrates: 20g
Protein: 18g
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Cholesterol: 55mg
