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Crispy Buffalo Chicken Sliders with Blue Cheese Slaw

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These crispy buffalo chicken sliders feature juicy fried chicken tossed in buffalo sauce and topped with a tangy, creamy blue cheese slaw, all served on toasted slider buns. Perfect for game day or casual gatherings, they deliver a satisfying crunch and bold flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Vegetable oil for frying (preferably canola)
  • ½ cup buffalo sauce (e.g., Frank’s RedHot)
  • 3 cups shredded green cabbage
  • 1 medium shredded carrot
  • ½ cup crumbled blue cheese
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 8–10 mini slider buns (brioche or soft rolls)
  • Butter for toasting buns (unsalted, softened)

Instructions

  1. Slice chicken thighs or breasts into 3-4 ounce pieces and pat dry with paper towels.
  2. In one bowl, whisk together buttermilk, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  3. In another bowl, combine flour and panko breadcrumbs.
  4. Dip each chicken piece into the buttermilk mixture, then dredge thoroughly in the flour-panko mix. Press coating to adhere well. Rest coated chicken for 10 minutes.
  5. Heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat to 350°F (175°C). Fry chicken pieces in batches for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (internal temp 165°F/74°C). Drain on paper towels or wire rack.
  6. Toss fried chicken pieces in buffalo sauce while still warm, coating evenly but lightly.
  7. In a large bowl, combine shredded cabbage, carrot, blue cheese, mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until evenly coated.
  8. Spread softened butter on slider buns and toast in a hot skillet until golden and crisp on the cut side.
  9. Assemble sliders by layering buffalo chicken on the bottom bun, topping with a generous scoop of blue cheese slaw, then placing the top bun. Serve immediately.

Notes

Pat chicken dry before coating for crispiness. Let coated chicken rest 10 minutes before frying. Maintain oil temperature at 350°F for best crust. Toss chicken in buffalo sauce off heat to keep crisp. Toast buns to prevent sogginess. Assemble sliders just before serving for best texture. Slaw can be made a day ahead for better flavor. For gluten-free, use gluten-free flour and breadcrumbs and buns or lettuce wraps. For dairy-free slaw, substitute Greek yogurt with coconut yogurt and use dairy-free blue cheese.

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