Buffalo Chicken Sliders
Directions
- 1Season chicken breasts generously on all sides with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and seasoning salt.
- 2Heat avocado oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook 4 to 5 minutes per side.
- 3Add 2 tbsp butter to the pan and baste the chicken until cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- 4Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). While chicken is still warm, shred it using a stand mixer, hand mixer, or two forks.
- 5Add cream cheese, shredded cheddar, shredded mozzarella/monterey jack, green onions, and buffalo sauce to the shredded chicken. Mix well.
- 6Prepare the garlic herb butter by melting 4 tbsp butter with minced garlic and chopped parsley.
- 7Assemble the sliders by spreading ranch on the bottom buns, then layering with monterey jack slices, the buffalo chicken mixture, and optional shredded cheese. Place the top buns on.
- 8Brush the assembled sliders all over with the garlic herb butter.
- 9Bake for 10 to 15 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- 10Remove from the oven and brush with the remaining garlic butter.
Ingredients
- 3 large chicken breast
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp seasoning salt
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- 3 tbsp butter
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup mozzarella or monterey jack cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup green onion, finely sliced
- 4.5 oz buffalo sauce
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 3 whole garlic clove, minced
- 6 slices monterey jack cheese
- 1/3 cup mozzarella or monterey jack cheese, shredded
- 1 pack slider buns
- ranch (optional)
