Description
These addictive Nashville Hot Chicken Sliders are a quick, spicy, and creamy finger food perfect for game days or busy weeknights. Made with rotisserie chicken, hot sauce, and melted cheese, they come together in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken (about 300g)
- 1/2 cup Frank’s RedHot sauce (or similar cayenne pepper hot sauce)
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)
- 8–10 slider buns (Hawaiian rolls recommended)
- 8 slices pepper jack cheese (or cheddar)
- 1 small jar dill pickles, sliced
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (for slaw or spreading)
Instructions
- Shred the rotisserie chicken, removing any skin or bones, and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter until foamy.
- Add the hot sauce, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper to the skillet. Whisk until the sugar is dissolved and the sauce is glossy.
- Add the shredded chicken to the skillet and toss gently to coat evenly in the sauce. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is heated through and the sauce clings to it.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice the slider buns in half horizontally.
- Place the bottom halves of the buns on a baking sheet. Top each with a slice of cheese, a generous pile of the hot chicken mixture, and pickle slices.
- Optional: Mix mayonnaise with a little vinegar and spread on the buns or add as a quick slaw.
- Broil the sliders for 1-2 minutes, watching closely, until the cheese is melted and the bun edges are slightly toasted.
- Top with the bun halves and serve immediately.
Notes
The butter is essential for creating a sticky, flavorful coating; do not substitute with oil. Control the heat level by adjusting the amount of cayenne or swapping some hot sauce for ketchup. Do not freeze the chicken mixture as the sauce will separate upon thawing. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 18
Keywords: Nashville Hot Chicken, Sliders, Game Day Food, Spicy Chicken, Rotisserie Chicken Recipe, Quick Dinner, Party Snacks, Finger Food