Buffalo Chicken Sliders

Our Story

Easy, spicy, and always a hit. These sliders are one of Gab's go-tos when she needs something quick, flavorful, and filling without being stuck in the kitchen all day. Shredded buffalo chicken, melty pepper jack, and a light cabbage slaw for crunch, all baked on Hawaiian buns until golden. They came over from her Substack and they never make it to leftovers.

Quick Stats

• Serves: 4 to 6 (8 to 12 sliders)

• Prep: 15 min

• Cook: 10 min

• Total: 25 min

• Difficulty: 1 / 5

• Cost: $

Ingredients

For the buffalo chicken filling

• 3 cups shredded cooked chicken

• 1/2 cup buffalo sauce

• 1 tablespoon ranch dressing

• 3/4 cup shredded pepper jack cheese

• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder

• 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika

• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne (optional, for extra heat)

• 3/4 to 1 teaspoon kosher salt

For the quick cabbage slaw

• 1 1/2 cups cabbage slaw mix

• 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar or lemon juice

• 1 teaspoon olive oil

• Generous pinch of salt

For the buns and finish

• 8 to 12 Hawaiian slider buns with sesame seeds

• 2 tablespoons avocado oil

• Flaky salt, for topping

Instructions

1. Make the buffalo chicken. In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, ranch, pepper jack, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, cayenne (if using), and salt. Mix until evenly coated.

2. Prep the slaw. In a small bowl, toss the cabbage with the vinegar (or lemon juice), olive oil, and a pinch of salt. Keep it light, it is just for crunch.

3. Assemble. Place the bottom halves of the slider buns in a baking dish. Spread the buffalo chicken mixture evenly over the buns, add a light layer of slaw, and place the top buns on.

4. Bake. Brush the tops with avocado oil and sprinkle with flaky salt. Bake uncovered at 375F for about 10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the tops are lightly golden. Serve warm with extra ranch or blue cheese, chips, fries, or a simple salad.

Brands We Used and Love

• Caraway baking dish

• Primal Kitchen Sauces

• Avocado Oil

• + more

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The Dillon Scorecard

• AJ: 3.5 / 5

• Gab: 4.5 / 5

• Trey: Just wanted to eat the bun

What We'd Change Next Time

For extra melt, sprinkle a little more pepper jack on top of the chicken before adding the bun tops. Keep the slaw light, too much will steam and soften the buns. And the heat is easy to dial up or down with the buffalo sauce and cayenne.

Estimated Nutrition

Per serving (2 sliders of 10): roughly 420 calories, 30g protein, 36g carbohydrate, 17g fat. This is an estimate based on standard ingredient values and will shift with your buns and how saucy you make the chicken.

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