This Buffalo Chicken Sliders Recipe is Perfect for Game Day. Made with Hawaiian Rolls it’s the perfect Appetizer or Finger Food. Shredded buffalo chicken is placed in between Hawaiian Rolls and baked to perfection. If you love slider recipes, this recipe will carry a kick that leaves you reaching for one more bite. Chicken sliders are great as an appetizer, main dish, or snack.
You will want to try these Buffalo Chicken Sliders Recipe with Hawaiian Rolls for your next football party or tailgate! Have a home game this weekend? No problem! Planning a watch party for an away game? No problem! I’ve got you covered with this super easy snack or meal recipe!
Buffalo Chicken Sliders
I love just about anything made with Buffalo Chicken and I was looking for something that would be easy to make ahead of time and have warm and ready to serve. These sliders are a twist on a Turkey and Cheese Roll-Up that we make all the time. I LOVE the Hawaiian Rolls, that’s probably my favorite part of this entire recipe!
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How To Serve Up These Sliders
This Buffalo Chicken Sliders Recipe is a perfect finger food and appetizer, but also a great main dish if you are putting it with other snacks, side dishes, and appetizers! So flexible and super easy! A crowd favorite for sure!
If you are like me and love hosting parties but sometimes get tired of the same recipes, this recipe is for you. I am excited about this option because it is new and different. Plus, I haven’t met anyone yet that doesn’t like to try these! So if you are on the fence, give this buffalo chicken sandwich recipe a try today.
What Hot Sauce To Use for Buffalo Chicken Sliders
Buffalo chicken sliders are delicious, and part of their amazing taste is spicy sauce. I love using Franks Red Hot Sauce when making these sliders. You are welcome to use any of your favorite hot sauces, but I think this one makes the sauce turn out delicious. Of course, quality is key, so make sure you buy a hot sauce you enjoy the flavor of.
Buffalo Chicken Sliders Recipe
Ingredients:
Rotisserie Chicken Shredded (2 – 2 ½ Cups of Cooked Chicken)
1 – 12 count Package of Kings Hawaiian Rolls
1 Cup Ranch Dressing
¼ Cup Hot Sauce
4 Tbsp Butter
1 tsp Poppy Seeds
2 Cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese
What If I Don’t Have Rotisserie Chicken For Sliders
What If I Don’t Have Rotisserie Chicken For Sliders Feel free to cook up some fresh chicken and shred for this recipe if you don’t have any rotisserie chicken. You can also use leftover chicken, just make sure it wasn’t seasoned with a lot of seasoning or it will affect the flavor of the sliders.
Buffalo Chicken Sliders Recipe
These Buffalo Chicken Sliders are the Perfect Appetizer for Game Day. Made with Hawaiian Rolls and Topped with a Poppy Seed Glaze.
Ingredients
- Rotisserie Chicken Shredded (2 – 2 ½ Cups of Cooked Chicken)
- 1 - 12 count Package of Kings Hawaiian Rolls
- 1 Cup Ranch Dressing
- ¼ Cup Hot Sauce
- 4 Tbsp Butter
- 1 tsp Poppyseeds
- 2 Cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese
Instructions
- Place Kings Hawaiian Rolls in a 9x13 Baking Dish.
- In a Bowl mix Shredded Chicken, Ranch Dressing and Hot Sauce.
- Spread Chicken Mixture on Bottom Half of Rolls.
- Top with Shredded Cheddar Cheese and remaining half of rolls.
- Melt Butter and mix the Poppyseeds into the Butter. Drizzle over tops of Rolls.
- Bake at 350 Degrees for 20 Minutes.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 250Total Fat: 21gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 59mgSodium: 552mgCarbohydrates: 3gFiber: 0gSugar: 1gProtein: 12g
Best Way to Store Chicken Sliders
You can store your sliders in the fridge. They will store up to three days, and then you will want to toss them out. Use your best judgment in terms of the chicken going bad.
How to Reheat Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches
You can warm them up in the microwave or the oven. Either option works great. If you use the oven just cover your dish in aluminum foil so the bread doesn’t get overcooked and become hard.
Can Sliders Be Made on The Grill
Can Sliders Be Made on The Grill Sure. If you want to make these sliders on the grill just wrap them in aluminum foil in an aluminum foil pan. Then cook at the same temperature as the instructions state, then serve. This recipe is truly easy, and if you have an adjustable grill to where you can maintain the proper temperature you will have success.
Can I Make Chicken Sliders Ahead of Time
I wouldn’t recommend fully assembling your sliders if you don’t plan to cook them right away. Simply whip up your chicken filling and store in the fridge for up to 24 hours in advance. Then when you are ready to assemble put the filling into the rolls and then top with the butter mixture and bake. This will save you prep time!
I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I do! I hope that it saves you time and sanity in the kitchen the next time you are hosting a party!
Have fun creating side dishes and desserts to pair with this super easy slider recipe! Here is a recipe for my favorite Spicy Game Day Nachos! Put these snacks together and serve both if you are having a big crowd!
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What size package of Hawaiian rolls? They sell like 3 different size packages now.
You would want to get one dozen Kings Hawaiian Rolls.
Is there a sauce cooked on top? I can see poppy seeds on top.
What goes on the top? I can see poppy seeds,but I don’t see anywhere in the recipe where they go on.
Yes, they are poppy seeds. You can melt some butter and mix poppy seeds in and then brush that on top of the rolls with a pastry brush!
Where does the poppy seeds enter into this recipe? Is part of the recipe missing?
Hi Sandy, yes you can melt a little butter and add some poppy seeds to it. Then spread that mixture on the top of each roll with a pastry brush! You can leave them plain also.