Grilled Buffalo-Style Chicken Sliders with Blue Cheese Slaw

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Mini grilled chicken sliders inspired by Buffalo’s famous flavors, topped with zesty blue cheese slaw for a tangy crunch. This american-inspired sandwiches & wraps ready in about 27 minutes pairs ground chicken, Buffalo hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 8, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 12 min Serves 8 American cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). In a mixing bowl, combine 1 lb ground chicken with 1/4 cup Buffalo hot sauce, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
  2. Step 2: Form the chicken mixture into 8 equal small patties, about 2.5 inches wide and 1/2 inch thick. Place patties on the grill and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, until internal temperature reaches 165°F and edges develop light grill marks.
  3. Step 3: While chicken cooks, in a separate bowl, combine 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese, 2 cups shredded green cabbage, and 1 cup shredded carrot. Mix with 1/3 cup mayonnaise, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, and 1/2 tsp celery seed until well coated and tangy.
  4. Step 4: Lightly toast 8 slider buns on the grill for 1 minute until warm and slightly crisp. Assemble sliders by placing each grilled chicken patty on the bottom bun and topping generously with the blue cheese slaw. Cover with top buns and serve immediately.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Grilled Buffalo-Style Chicken Sliders with Blue Cheese Slaw take to make?

Total time is about 27 minutes (15 min prep + 12 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Grilled Buffalo-Style Chicken Sliders with Blue Cheese Slaw?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep ground chicken from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Grilled Buffalo-Style Chicken Sliders with Blue Cheese Slaw?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Grilled Buffalo-Style Chicken Sliders with Blue Cheese Slaw for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 8 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 8). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Grilled Buffalo-Style Chicken Sliders with Blue Cheese Slaw?

American sandwiches & wraps like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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