Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders

Ingredients For Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders

Ingredient Notes

• Buttermilk: Contributes moisture and tanginess to the dish.
• Chicken: Using rotisserie chicken is convenient, but use any cooked chicken you like or have.
• Everything Bagel Spice: I have a simple recipe for everything bagel seasoning. We put that sh!t on everything! It adds a variety of flavors and textures, including sesame seeds, poppy seeds, dried garlic, and dried onion.
• Hawaiian Rolls: These soft rolls have a sweetness that compliments the savory ingredients.
• Ranch Seasoning: Provides a tangy, herby flavor characteristic of ranch dressing but is more concentrated in flavor.

It’s important to note that when making substitutions in recipes, the texture and flavor may be slightly different. However, these substitutes are the best options for changing the original recipe.

Ingredients Substitutions

• Bacon: Turkey bacon can be used as a leaner option.
• Buttermilk: Mix 1 cup milk with 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar as a quick substitute.
• Butter: Margarine or a plant-based butter alternative can replace regular butter.
• Cheddar Cheese: Any melting cheese like Monterey Jack or Colby can be used instead.
• Chicken: Cooked turkey or deli meats like black forest ham can replace rotisserie chicken.
• Hawaiian Rolls: Any soft dinner rolls or slider buns can be substituted for Hawaiian rolls.
• Parmesan Cheese: Grana Padano, Pecorino Romano, or Asiago cheese are good alternatives.
• Ranch Seasoning: You can make your own by mixing dried herbs like dill, chives, and parsley with garlic powder, onion powder, and a bit of buttermilk powder.

Recipe Variations

Try any of the following for a twist on this chicken bacon ranch sliders recipe:

• Asian-Inspired: Add hoisin sauce and sliced green onions.
• BBQ Sauce: Drizzle a layer of BBQ sauce over the chicken.
• Buffalo: Mix the shredded chicken with buffalo sauce before adding it to the sandwiches.
• Cajun Kick: Sprinkle Cajun seasoning over the ranch mixture.
• Caprese: Replace the shredded cheese with fresh mozzarella and add sliced tomatoes and fresh basil.
• Chipotle: Add chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
• Cuban: Use ham and Swiss cheese instead of chicken and cheddar.
• French Onion: Add caramelized onions and use Gruyère cheese.
• Roasted Garlic: Smash in some roasted garlic cloves. I have a recipe for air-fryer roasted garlic.
• Greek: Add feta cheese and sliced Kalamata olives.
• Italian: Sprinkle Italian seasoning over the chicken and top the buns with marinara sauce.
• Jalapeño Popper: Add a layer of diced jalapeños and cream cheese.
• Mediterranean: Top with sun-dried tomatoes and olives.
• Mexican: Add taco seasoning and sliced jalapeños.
• Mushroom Swiss: Add sautéed mushrooms and use Swiss cheese.
• Philly Cheesesteak: Use sliced beef and sautéed peppers and onions.
• Pesto: Spread this small-batch basil pesto on the rolls before assembling.
• Pizza: Add pepperoni and use mozzarella cheese.
• Spinach Artichoke: Mix in chopped spinach and artichoke hearts.
• Teriyaki: Brush teriyaki sauce on the chicken

How To Make Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders

STEP 1: Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat until crisp.

STEP 2: Whisk the buttermilk, melted butter, and ranch powder in a measuring cup or bowl. Set aside some of the mixture. Add the dried minced onion to the remaining mixture and stir.

STEP 3: Line a baking dish with the bottom buns. Spoon half of the plain ranch mixture evenly over the bottom buns.

STEP 4: Top the buns with the cooked bacon.

STEP 5: Scatter the pulled chicken evenly over the buns.

STEP 6: Spread the grated cheese over the sandwiches, then spoon the remaining plain ranch mixture over the cheese.

STEP 7: Place the top buns on the sliders, and then use your hands to press them down gently but firmly. Spoon the dried onion ranch mixture over the top buns.

STEP 8: Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese and bagel seasoning over the buns. Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake the sandwiches in a preheated oven. Cool for 10 minutes before serving.