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Buffalo Chicken Sliders with Caramelized Onions

These sliders feature tender, spicy buffalo chicken breasts nestled in toasted buns, topped with caramelized onions, crisp celery, and pickles for added texture and flavor. The dish combines baking and sautéing methods, resulting in juicy, flavorful chicken and sweet, golden onions packed into a handheld, visually appealing sandwich with a rich, spicy glaze.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds chicken breasts boneless, skinless
  • 1/2 cup buffalo hot sauce for coating the chicken
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter for the sauce and onions
  • 2 large yellow onions sliced thin
  • 4 small slider buns or dinner rolls, toasted
  • 2 stalks celery ribs finely chopped
  • 4 pickles pickles sliced thin
  • optional salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Skillet
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Saucepan
  • Spatula
  • Toaster or oven for buns

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the chicken breasts on a baking sheet and bake for about 20-25 minutes until cooked through. Once done, shred the chicken with two forks.
  2. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat and add the sliced onions. Cook, stirring frequently, until the onions are golden brown and caramelized, about 15-20 minutes. Stir occasionally and adjust the heat if necessary to prevent burning.
  3. Mix the shredded chicken with buffalo sauce until evenly coated. Set aside.
  4. While the onions cook, toast the slider buns until lightly golden, either in a toaster or in the oven under the broiler for a few minutes. Keep an eye on them to avoid burning.
  5. Assemble the sliders by layering the buffalo chicken on the toasted bun bottoms. Top with caramelized onions, sliced celery, and pickles for a fresh crunch and sweetness. Place the bun tops on to finish each slider.
  6. Serve immediately while warm, with extra celery and pickles on the side if desired. Enjoy the spicy, savory richness of these flavorful sliders.