Buffalo Chicken Sliders

Ingredients

• 3 large chicken breasts (Season generously on all sides; rotisserie chicken may be used instead, according to the source.)
• 1 tbsp paprika (For chicken seasoning.)
• 1 tbsp garlic powder (For chicken seasoning.)
• 2 tsp onion powder (For chicken seasoning.)
• 2 tsp black pepper (For chicken seasoning.)
• 1 tbsp seasoning salt (For chicken seasoning.)
• 2 tbsp avocado oil (For cooking the chicken.)
• 3 tbsp butter (Added to the pan for basting the chicken.)
• 4 oz cream cheese (Softened.)
• 0.5 cup cheddar cheese (Shredded.)
• 0.5 cup mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese (Shredded; used in the buffalo chicken mixture.)
• 0.5 cup green onions (Finely sliced.)
• 4.5 oz buffalo sauce (The source specifies one-half bottle; from Primal Kitchen Foods.)
• 4 tbsp butter (For the garlic herb butter.)
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley (Finely chopped; for the garlic herb butter.)
• 3 garlic cloves (Minced; for the garlic herb butter.)
• 6 Monterey Jack cheese slices (For assembly.)
• 0.333 cup shredded mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese (Optional topping, according to the source.)
• slider buns (Use enough buns to make the sliders; quantity not specified in the source.)
• ranch dressing (For spreading on the bottom buns and serving for dipping; amount not specified.)

Steps

1. 1

   Season the chicken breasts generously on all sides with the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and seasoning salt.

2. 2

   Heat the avocado oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.

3. 3

   Add the seasoned chicken to the pan and cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side.

4. 4

   Add 3 tablespoons of butter to the pan and baste the chicken until it is cooked through. Set the chicken aside.

5. 5

   Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

6. 6

   While the chicken is still warm, shred it using a stand mixer, hand mixer, or two forks.

7. 7

   Add the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar, shredded mozzarella or Monterey Jack, sliced green onions, and buffalo sauce to the shredded chicken. Mix well.

8. 8

   Make the garlic herb butter by melting the 4 tablespoons of butter with the minced garlic and chopped parsley.

9. 9

   Spread ranch dressing on the bottom halves of the slider buns.

10. 10

    Add the Monterey Jack cheese slices to the bottom buns.

11. 11

    Pile the buffalo chicken mixture onto the cheese-covered bottom buns.

12. 12

    Optionally top the buffalo chicken with the shredded mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese.

13. 13

    Place the top buns on the sliders and brush them with the garlic herb butter.

14. 14

    Bake the assembled sliders for 10 to 15 minutes, until the cheese is melted. If baking longer than 15 minutes, loosely tent the sliders with foil so the tops do not burn.

15. 15

    Remove the sliders from the oven and brush them with more garlic herb butter.

16. 16

    Serve with ranch, buffalo sauce, or both for dipping.

Notes

The source does not specify the quantity of slider buns or ranch dressing. It also does not state an exact internal temperature for the chicken; cook it through before shredding.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• appetizer
• game-day
• baked
• chicken
• cheesy
• spicy
• American