Delicious Hawaiian Roll Buffalo Chicken Sliders
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These Buffalo Chicken Sliders are made for football season and game day food spreads. Crispy chicken tenders coated in spicy buffalo sauce, melty cheese, and cool ranch dressing come together on soft King’s Hawaiian rolls.
Like my Bacon Chicken Ranch Sliders, my Cordon Bleu Chicken Sliders and my Barbecue Chicken Sliders, these are delicious and will go fast.
Whether you use breaded chicken strips, shredded chicken breast, or leftover rotisserie chicken, this simple recipe brings bold flavor with very little prep.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Perfect game day snack that feeds a crowd in less time than traditional buffalo wings
- Uses frozen chicken tenders or leftover chicken for easy prep
- The mix of spicy buffalo sauce, creamy ranch, and lots of cheese hits every craving
- Great way to serve sliders that stay warm through football games
- Uses one whole pack of rolls for easy slicing and serving
Ingredients for buffalo chicken sliders
- Breaded chicken strips, frozen
- Mild Buffalo sauce
- Texas Pete hot sauce
- Unsalted butter
- Mini rolls (Hawaiian or slider buns)
- Tri-color slaw mix
- Pickles, sliced
- Ranch dressing
- Provolone cheese slices
- Garlic powder
- talian seasoning
- Parsley, for garnish
How to make Hawaiian roll buffalo chicken sliders
Step 1 – Preheat the oven and cook frozen chicken tenders according to package directions until golden and crispy.
Step 2 – In a large bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons melted butter, Buffalo sauce, and Texas Pete.
Step 3 – Let baked chicken tenders cool slightly.
Step 4 – Once cooked, cut tenders in half (to fit the buns) and toss in the sauce mixture until evenly coated.
Step 5 – Slice the rolls horizontally (keeping the tops and bottoms connected). Place the bottom layer in the pan.
Step 6 – Add coleslaw to each of the sliders.
Step 7 – Add the buffalo chicken tenders to the Hawaiian roll sliders.
Step 8 – Drizzle the chicken with ranch dressing.
Step 9 – Layer cheese slices, pickles (if desired), and top with top buns.
Step 10 – Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and mix with garlic and Italian seasoning.
Step 11 – Brush over the tops of the rolls. Bake as directed, uncovered.
Step 12 – Transfer sliders to a serving dish and serve warm.
Raquel’s Time Saving Tips
- Bake your frozen chicken in a preheated oven until golden before tossing it in sauce for that crisp bite
- Use a serrated bread knife to slice the bottom half of the rolls cleanly without tearing
- Layer cheese beneath and above the buffalo chicken mixture so it melts evenly and holds the sliders together
- Brush melted butter mixed with garlic powder and Italian seasoning across the tops of the rolls with a basting brush for the perfect finish
- Let the sliders rest for about 10 minutes before cutting so the cheese can set slightly
Substitutions and Variations
- Swap chicken strips for shredded chicken breast or rotisserie chicken if you want something easier to prep
- Try using chicken thighs for extra juicy flavor
- Use cream cheese or Monterey Jack to make the buffalo chicken mixture rich and creamy
- Replace provolone with cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, or a mix of both if you like lots of melty cheese
- For a milder taste, use more ranch dressing and less hot sauce
- Add green onion or blue cheese crumbles for that classic buffalo chicken recipe flavor
- Serve them on dinner rolls, sweet rolls, or King’s Hawaiian buns depending on your favorite brand
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FAQs About Buffalo Chicken Sliders
Yes. You can use shredded chicken from a rotisserie or slow cooker buffalo chicken sliders recipe. Just mix the cooked chicken with buffalo sauce and melted butter before layering.
Provolone melts nicely, but cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack, or mozzarella cheese all work great. For a tangy flavor, add a sprinkle of blue cheese crumbles.
Yes. Assemble everything except for brushing on the butter topping. Cover and refrigerate. When ready, add the melted butter mixture and bake for 20–25 minutes until the tops of the rolls are golden.
Ranch dressing balances the spicy buffalo sauce, but you can use blue cheese dressing if you prefer. Both make a creamy, cool layer that pairs well with the heat.
Place individual sliders on a baking sheet, cover loosely with foil, and warm in the oven at 350°F for about 10–15 minutes. They taste just as good the next day.
What to Make Next
Enjoy more of that Buffalo chicken flavor with these Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels or this Creamy Buffalo Chicken Chili.
More delicious game day Slider recipes
Buffalo Chicken Sliders
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 to 10 breaded chicken strips frozen
- ¾ cup mild Buffalo sauce
- ¼ cup Texas Pete hot sauce
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 12 Hawaiian rolls
- 1 ½ cups tri-color slaw mix
- ¼ cup pickles sliced
- ¼ cup ranch dressing
- 6 slices provolone cheese
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and cook frozen chicken tenders according to package directions until golden and crispy.
- In a large bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons melted butter, Buffalo sauce, and Texas Pete.
- Once cooked, cut tenders in half (to fit the buns) and toss in the sauce mixture until evenly coated.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- Slice the rolls horizontally (keeping the tops and bottoms connected). Place the bottom layer in the pan.
- Layer with slaw, saucy chicken pieces, a drizzle of ranch, cheese slices, and pickles.
- Add the top layer of rolls.
- Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and mix with garlic and Italian seasoning. Brush over the tops of the rolls.
- Bake uncovered for 10–12 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Let cool slightly, sprinkle with parsley, then slice and serve warm.
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These were amazing – so easy too!