Crispy Buffalo Chicken Sliders with Ranch Coleslaw -

Crispy Buffalo Chicken Sliders with Ranch Coleslaw

This crispy buffalo chicken sliders with ranch coleslaw is a simple dinner recipe made with everyday ingredients. Perfect for busy days and family meals.

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Ingredients

For the Chicken:

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs

1 cup buttermilk

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon black pepper

½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust for spiciness)

Oil for frying

For the Buffalo Sauce:

½ cup hot sauce (Frank’s RedHot or similar)

¼ cup unsalted butter, melted

1 tablespoon honey

1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

For the Ranch Coleslaw:

2 cups green cabbage, finely shredded

1 cup carrots, grated

½ cup mayonnaise

¼ cup buttermilk

2 tablespoons ranch seasoning mix

1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

Salt and pepper to taste

For Assembly:

Slider buns (about 8)

Lettuce leaves (optional)

Sliced pickles (optional)

Instructions

Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine the chicken thighs with buttermilk. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or overnight if possible.

Prepare the Breading: In a shallow dish, mix the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.

Fry the Chicken: Heat oil in a deep skillet or fryer to 350°F (175°C). Remove chicken from the buttermilk and dredge each piece in the flour mixture, ensuring an even coating. Fry the chicken for about 5-7 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.

Make the Buffalo Sauce: In a small saucepan, whisk together the hot sauce, melted butter, honey, and apple cider vinegar over low heat until combined. Toss the fried chicken in the sauce until evenly coated.

Prepare the Ranch Coleslaw: In a large bowl, combine shredded cabbage, grated carrots, mayonnaise, buttermilk, ranch seasoning, and apple cider vinegar. Mix well and season with salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate until ready to use.

Assemble the Sliders: Slice the slider buns in half. Place a piece of crispy buffalo chicken on the bottom half of each bun, then top with a generous spoonful of the ranch coleslaw. If desired, add lettuce and pickles before placing the top half of the bun on.

Serve: Enjoy your crispy buffalo chicken sliders warm with extra ranch dressing or buffalo sauce on the side!

Prep Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour | Servings: 8