Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Sliders Recipe
Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Sliders are perfect for game day or any day! They are full of flavor and topped with a tangy homemade coleslaw.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time35 minutes mins
Additional Time15 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr 5 minutes mins
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 -6 servings
Calories: 593kcal
For the chicken:
- 1 - 1 1/2 lb. boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 2/3 c. buffalo sauce original, medium or hot
- 1/2 tsp. celery salt
- 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
For the coleslaw:
- 1/2 head of green cabbage
- 1/4 red onion thinly sliced
- 1 large carrot julienned
- 1/2 c. mayonnaise more to taste
- 1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp. granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp. celery salt
- 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
Add the chicken to the Instant Pot. Top chicken with 1/3 cup of buffalo sauce, celery salt and ground black pepper.
Place the lid on the Instant Pot and press MANUAL mode with HIGH pressure for 22 minutes.
Meanwhile, to make the coleslaw, in a medium mixing bowl, combine all ingredients. Toss until evenly coated. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until needed.
After the chicken has fully cooked, carefully turn the steam release vent (I always do this with a long oven mitt on) and let the pressure come down manually. Once the valve pops, remove the lid.
Drain all but 1/2 cup of the liquid. Using two forks, shred the chicken (keeping larger chunks intact) and toss with remaining buffalo sauce.
Pile buffalo chicken on each bun, then top with coleslaw (and blue cheese, if desired). Serve immediately.
- This recipe can be made in a slow cooker as well. 4 hours on high or 8 hours on low.
- You can make this recipe with rotisserie chicken as well if you're in a time crunch. Skip the Instant Pot and warm your chicken on the stovetop in a nonstick skillet with a lid for about 8-10 minutes on medium-low.
Calories: 593kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 57g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 282mg | Sodium: 2158mg | Potassium: 967mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 2751IU | Vitamin C: 43mg | Calcium: 85mg | Iron: 3mg