Description
A family-friendly, kid-approved recipe for buffalo chicken sliders that simplifies cooking steps for safety and fun. These sliders feature tender shredded chicken tossed in a tangy, buttery buffalo sauce, topped with melted cheddar cheese on sweet Hawaiian rolls.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approx. 1.5 lbs / 680g)
- 1 cup chicken stock (low-sodium preferred)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 cup hot sauce (Frank’s RedHot recommended)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tbsp honey
- 12 Hawaiian sweet rolls, halved horizontally
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing (for serving)
- 4 celery stalks, cut into batons
- 1/4 cup blue cheese dressing (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in a medium saucepan. Add chicken stock and garlic powder. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a simmer.
- Cover and cook for 12-15 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Remove chicken from stock and let cool for 5 minutes. Shred chicken into small pieces using two forks.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together hot sauce, melted butter, and honey until smooth.
- Add shredded chicken to the buffalo sauce bowl and toss gently until evenly coated. Let sit for a minute to marinate.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 13×9 inch baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the bottom halves of the Hawaiian rolls on the baking sheet.
- Spoon the buffalo chicken mixture evenly over the buns.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the chicken, covering it completely.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly and bun edges are golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 2 minutes. Serve with ranch or blue cheese dressing and celery sticks.
Notes
[‘Shred chicken while warm for easier handling.’, ‘Use parchment paper to prevent sticky cleanup.’, ‘Adjust heat level by varying the amount of hot sauce.’, ‘Chicken mixture can be frozen for up to 3 months; do not freeze assembled sliders.’, ‘Ensure chicken is drained well to prevent soggy buns.’]
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 22
Keywords: buffalo chicken sliders, kid-friendly recipes, family dinner, easy weeknight meals, chicken sliders, buffalo sauce, Hawaiian rolls, cooking with kids