Grilling season is upon us! Can I get an AMEN? We put our grill to good use in the summer, from grilled lettuce to steaks to burgers and more. A recipe we tried earlier this year (when my parents were in town) were these amazing Buffalo Chicken Sliders. I’ve had this yummy goodness in my back pocket, just waiting for the perfect time to share it with you. Well, today’s your lucky day!
These are so incredibly flavorful and, better yet, weight watchers friendly! I’ve fallen off the diet band wagon (again), but eating these makes it seem so doable. Tasty and no guilt? Yes, please.
Buffalo Chicken Sliders
Ingredients
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 1 red bell pepper finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 pound ground skinless chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons Buffalo wing sauce
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 8 2 ½ -inch mini whole-wheat buns, split
- 8 small green leaf lettuce leaves or more, if desired
- 8 small tomato slices
- 2 tablespoons crumbled low-fat blue cheese
Instructions
- Combine onion, bell pepper, and water in large nonstick skillet. Cook, covered, stirring occasionally until water is evaporated and vegetables are very tender, about 8 minutes. Transfer to large bowl; let cool 10 minutes.
- Add chicken, Buffalo wing sauce, and salt to vegetables in bowl; mix well. With damp hands, shaped into 8 ( ½ -inch thick) patties. Cover with a piece of plastic wrap and chill until firm, at least 1 hour or up to overnight.
- Coat skillet with oil and set over medium heat. Add patties and cook until instant-read thermometer inserted into side of burger registers 165 degrees F for well done, approximately 4 minutes per side.
- Pull some of the bread from centers of buns. Place lettuce on bottoms of buns; top each with 1 burger, 1 tomato slice and scant 1 teaspoon blue cheese. Cover with tops of buns
The blue cheese really adds a punch of flavor to these sliders. If you’re serving a larger crowd, be sure to double (or triple) the recipe. I’m sure they’ll be coming back for more {wink}.
Have a favorite burger or slider recipe? Share it with me in the comments – I’m always on the hunt for yummy burger recipes. Another favorite of ours is this delicious Greek Burger. Oh my delicious goodness….
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Julie Blanner says
This is definitely on my recipes to try list!
Kelly Rowe says
Thanks so much Julie! You will love them!! 🙂 Enjoy the rest of your evening. xo.
Nicole says
Wowzer! I love Buffalo anything! These sliders look like the perfect summertime dinner!
Kelly Rowe says
Thanks Nicole! They are so yummy….you must give them a try. xo.
LZ Cathcart@ The Summery Umbrella says
I bet that blue cheese just MAKES this slider absolutely amazing! My husband is slightly obsessed with blue cheese so I am always on the hunt for a good recipe. Thanks for sharing 🙂
Kelly Rowe says
The blue cheese definitely gives the sliders some amazing flavor! 🙂 I think your husband would love these! Hope you’ll give the recipe a try. Have a great day. xo.
Liren says
What a great alternative for people who don’t like beef burgers! And you don’t have to twist my arm on the blue cheese 😉
Kelly Rowe says
Thanks Liren! I hope that you’ll give them a try! 🙂 They are definitely a great alternative to beef burgers. HUGS.