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Crispy Buffalo Chicken Sliders Recipe with Easy Tangy Blue Cheese Slaw

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These crispy buffalo chicken sliders feature a double-coated spicy chicken paired with a tangy, creamy blue cheese slaw, perfect for quick dinners or party snacks.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound chicken breasts, cut into slider-sized pieces
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (120 g)
  • 1 cup buttermilk (240 ml)
  • ½ cup hot sauce (120 ml), preferably Frank’s RedHot
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • 2 cups green cabbage, finely shredded (about 150 g)
  • 1 cup carrots, grated (120 g)
  • ½ cup blue cheese crumbles (60 g)
  • ½ cup mayonnaise (120 ml)
  • 2 tbsp sour cream (30 ml)
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (15 ml)
  • 1 tsp honey
  • ½ tsp celery seed (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 8–10 mini slider buns (brioche recommended)
  • Butter, melted (for toasting buns)

Instructions

  1. Trim and cut the chicken breasts into slider-sized pieces about 3 inches long. Pat dry with paper towels.
  2. In a large bowl, combine buttermilk with half the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Submerge chicken pieces and marinate for at least 20 minutes or up to 2 hours in the fridge.
  3. In another bowl, mix flour with the remaining garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  4. Pour vegetable oil about 2 inches deep into a frying pan or Dutch oven and heat to 350°F (175°C).
  5. Remove chicken from marinade, letting excess drip off. Dredge each piece in the seasoned flour, pressing lightly to coat well.
  6. Fry chicken in batches for 5-6 minutes per batch, turning once until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp 165°F / 74°C). Drain on a wire rack.
  7. While still warm, toss fried chicken pieces in hot sauce until well coated but not soggy.
  8. In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, honey, celery seed, salt, and pepper.
  9. Add shredded cabbage, carrots, and blue cheese crumbles to the dressing. Toss gently to combine and adjust seasoning to taste.
  10. Brush slider buns with melted butter and toast lightly in a skillet until golden and warm.
  11. Assemble sliders by spooning buffalo chicken onto toasted buns and topping generously with blue cheese slaw. Serve immediately.

Notes

Maintain oil temperature at 350°F for best crispiness. Marinate chicken overnight for deeper flavor. Make slaw a few hours ahead to let flavors meld. Toast buns to prevent sogginess. Baking chicken at 425°F for 20 minutes is a healthier alternative to frying.

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