Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders (Print Version)
Savory sliders with buffalo ranch chicken, bacon, and melted cheese on soft buns.
# Ingredients:
→ Chicken
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8-10 chicken thighs
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2 tbsp kosher salt
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2 tbsp black pepper
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2 tbsp garlic powder
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Buffalo sauce, as needed
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Canola oil, as needed
→ Homemade Ranch
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2.5 tbsp sour cream
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2 tbsp mayonnaise
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1.5 tbsp chopped parsley
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1 tbsp chopped dill
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1.5 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp black pepper
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Buttermilk, to desired consistency
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Salt, to taste
→ Sliders
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1 pack King's Hawaiian Rolls
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8-10 cooked bacon slices
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8-12 slices mozzarella cheese
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½ cup melted butter
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Ranch seasoning, as needed
# Instructions:
01 -
Add all the ingredients for the ranch into a bowl and mix well. Set aside until ready to use.
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Slather chicken thighs with oil and generously season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Refrigerate until ready to cook.
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Preheat a grill to medium-high heat (about 375°F) for two-zone indirect cooking.
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Place a cold cast iron skillet on the grill. Add bacon slices and cook until crispy. Remove, let cool, and chop into small pieces.
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Place the chicken thighs on the grill and cook for 6-8 minutes per side until they reach an internal temperature of 170°F.
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After flipping the chicken, baste with buffalo sauce and continue cooking. Baste as needed.
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Remove chicken from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes. Slice into thin strips.
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Slice the slider rolls in half horizontally while keeping them together. Place the bottom half in a foil baking dish or skillet. Layer with cheese, sliced chicken, chopped bacon, ranch drizzle, and another layer of cheese. Add the top half of the rolls.
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Brush melted butter over the top of the rolls and sprinkle with ranch seasoning.
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Place the assembled sliders in the foil dish on the grill. Cook with indirect heat at medium-high (350-375°F) until golden brown and crispy, about 10-12 minutes.
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Remove sliders from the grill and let cool for 2-3 minutes. Slice and serve with the homemade ranch for dipping.
# Notes:
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For best results, ensure an internal temperature of 170°F for chicken thighs.