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Buffalo Chicken Sliders Recipe Easy Homemade with Creamy Blue Cheese Slaw

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These buffalo chicken sliders combine spicy buffalo sauce with tender shredded chicken and a creamy, tangy blue cheese slaw for a flavorful and satisfying comfort food perfect for game days and parties.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (rotisserie chicken works great)
  • ½ cup buffalo wing sauce (Frank’s RedHot recommended)
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 2 cups shredded green cabbage (about half a small head)
  • ½ cup shredded carrots
  • ¼ cup celery, finely chopped
  • ½ cup blue cheese crumbles
  • ½ cup mayonnaise (Hellmann’s or Duke’s recommended)
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 12 slider buns or small soft rolls (brioche buns recommended)
  • Butter for toasting buns (optional)
  • Optional: sliced pickles or chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Buffalo Chicken: In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, buffalo wing sauce, melted butter, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well so every shred is coated evenly. Set aside.
  2. Make the Creamy Blue Cheese Slaw: In a large bowl, toss together the shredded cabbage, carrots, and chopped celery. In a smaller bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper. Pour the dressing over the veggies and toss until everything is nicely coated. Fold in the blue cheese crumbles gently to keep some texture.
  3. Toast the Slider Buns: Heat a skillet over medium heat, spread a thin layer of butter on the cut sides of the buns, and toast until golden brown and slightly crisp.
  4. Warm the Buffalo Chicken: In the same skillet, warm the buffalo chicken mixture over medium heat for about 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add a splash of water or extra wing sauce if too thick.
  5. Assemble the Sliders: Spoon a generous amount of buffalo chicken onto the bottom half of each toasted bun. Top with a heaping tablespoon of the creamy blue cheese slaw. Add pickles or parsley if desired, then cover with the top bun. Serve immediately.

Notes

Make the slaw a few hours in advance to let flavors meld. Keep buns and chicken separate until serving to avoid sogginess. Toast buns just before serving for best texture. Use shredded rotisserie chicken for juiciness. Adjust buffalo sauce heat to taste. If sauce is too thick, add melted butter or hot sauce to loosen.

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