Description

These Buffalo Chicken Sliders are a delicious and easy-to-make snack or meal, featuring tender shredded chicken tossed in spicy buffalo sauce and creamy ranch dressing, layered with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on soft King’s Hawaiian rolls. Baked to perfection with a garlic butter topping, these sliders are perfect for game day, parties, or any casual gathering.

Ingredients

Scale

Chicken Mixture

3 1/2 cups shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken preferred)
1/2 cup buffalo sauce (e.g., Franks)
1/2 cup ranch dressing
2 Tbsp. honey
3 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
Pinch of black pepper

Cheese

2 cups low moisture mozzarella cheese, freshly grated
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly shredded

Slider Assembly

12 count King’s Hawaiian Rolls

Butter Topping

4 Tbsp. butter, melted
1 tsp. Italian seasoning
1 tsp. garlic salt

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside for easy cleanup.
Prepare Chicken Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, honey, minced garlic, and a pinch of black pepper. Mix thoroughly until well combined and evenly coated.
Prepare Rolls: Carefully slice the King’s Hawaiian Rolls in half horizontally. Place the bottom halves on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
Assemble Sliders: Evenly spread the buffalo chicken mixture over the bottom halves of the rolls. Sprinkle the freshly grated mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses evenly over the chicken layer. For extra cheesy goodness, you can layer cheese, chicken, then more cheese.
Add Top Rolls: Place the top halves of the rolls over the cheese and chicken to form sliders.
Prepare Butter Topping: In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, Italian seasoning, and garlic salt. Stir well. Brush most of this butter mixture generously over the top rolls, saving some for after baking.
Bake Covered: Cover the assembled sliders tightly with aluminum foil to keep moisture in. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the sliders are heated through and the cheese is melted.
Bake Uncovered: Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes. This step helps the tops of the rolls get slightly crisp and golden.
Cool and Serve: Remove sliders from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. Optionally, brush the remaining garlic butter on top of the rolls to give them a shiny, flavorful finish. Slice and serve warm for best taste.

Notes

Using rotisserie chicken saves time and adds extra flavor but you can use any cooked shredded chicken.
For a milder flavor, reduce the buffalo sauce or use a milder wing sauce.
Feel free to add extra cheese layers for a cheesier slider.
Brush the butter topping generously to enhance flavor and achieve a golden crust.
These sliders are best served warm but can be reheated covered with foil to retain moisture.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Buffalo Chicken Sliders, Buffalo Chicken, Slider Recipes, Party Food, Appetizers, King's Hawaiian Rolls, Easy Chicken Recipes