Spicy Buffalo Chicken Sliders Recipe Easy Homemade with Pickles
These Spicy Buffalo Chicken Sliders combine tender shredded chicken tossed in a flavorful buffalo sauce with tangy dill pickles on soft slider buns, perfect for quick snacks or casual gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: 8 sliders 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb / 450 g)
- ½ cup (120 ml) buffalo sauce (preferably Frank’s RedHot)
- 2 tbsp (28 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 8 small slider buns (soft, brioche-style preferred)
- 8 slices dill pickles, thinly sliced
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: Blue cheese dressing or ranch for dipping or spreading
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in a large skillet over medium heat. Add a splash of water or chicken broth to keep moist. Cover and cook for 15-18 minutes, turning halfway, until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C). Alternatively, cook in a slow cooker on low for 3-4 hours.
- Remove chicken from skillet and let rest for 5 minutes. Shred chicken using two forks into bite-sized pieces.
- In a small bowl, mix buffalo sauce, melted butter, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Toss shredded chicken in the buffalo sauce mixture until evenly coated. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Arrange slider buns on a baking sheet and warm for 5 minutes until soft and slightly toasted.
- Assemble sliders by placing a generous scoop of buffalo chicken on the bottom half of each bun, topping with a slice of dill pickle, then covering with the top bun. Add blue cheese dressing or ranch if desired.
- Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with plant-based alternative and skip ranch or blue cheese dressing. Use gluten-free slider buns made from almond or coconut flour to keep it gluten-free. Let shredded chicken sit in buffalo sauce for 10 minutes before assembling for deeper flavor. Warm buns before assembling to prevent sogginess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 15
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