1. **Preheat the oven:** Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. **Cook the chicken:** In a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil. Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Cook the chicken in the skillet for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and no longer pink inside. Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it cool slightly.
3. **Shred the chicken:** Once the chicken is cool enough to handle, use two forks to shred it into bite-sized pieces.
4. **Prepare the buffalo sauce:** In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the hot sauce, apple cider vinegar, and honey, stirring to combine. Bring the sauce to a simmer, then add the shredded chicken back to the skillet, tossing to coat the chicken evenly in the sauce. Cook for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
5. **Assemble the sliders:** Place the bottom halves of the slider buns in a 9×13-inch baking dish. Spread a small amount of ranch or blue cheese dressing on each bun bottom. Spoon the buffalo chicken mixture evenly over the buns, then sprinkle the shredded cheese on top. Place the top halves of the buns over the cheese.
6. **Bake the sliders:** Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the buns are slightly toasted.
7. **Serve:** Remove the sliders from the oven and let them cool slightly. Top with a spoonful of coleslaw (if using) and garnish with chopped parsley or chives. Serve warm.
### Tips:
– **Make it spicier:** Add more hot sauce or a dash of cayenne pepper to the buffalo sauce for extra heat.
– **Slow cooker option:** Cook the chicken in a slow cooker with the buffalo sauce on low for 4-6 hours or until easily shreddable. Assemble the sliders as directed.
– **Serve with sides:** These sliders are great with celery sticks, carrot sticks, and extra ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping.
Enjoy your Buffalo Chicken Sliders, perfect for any gathering or casual meal!
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