Description
Chicken bacon ranch sliders deliver a mouthwatering explosion of flavor in compact, crowd-pleasing bites. Layered with crispy bacon, tender chicken, and creamy ranch, these mini sandwiches promise a delightful experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb chicken, boneless and skinless
- 6 slices bacon
- 12 slider buns
Ranch Components:
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1/4 cup sour cream
Seasoning and Extras:
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or light greasing to prevent sticking.
- Slice chicken into uniform bite-sized pieces, ensuring even cooking and consistent texture throughout the sliders.
- Combine garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl, creating a robust seasoning blend for the chicken.
- Thoroughly coat chicken pieces with the seasoning mixture, massaging the spices into the meat for maximum flavor absorption.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken pieces until golden brown and nearly cooked through, approximately 4-5 minutes per side.
- Crisp bacon in a separate pan until perfectly crunchy, then crumble into small fragments for distribution across the sliders.
- Whisk ranch dressing and sour cream together in a small bowl, creating a creamy and tangy sauce for layering.
- Arrange slider buns on the prepared baking sheet, creating an organized assembly line for construction.
- Layer each bun with seared chicken, crumbled bacon bits, and a generous drizzle of the ranch-sour cream mixture.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the chicken and bacon, ensuring comprehensive coverage.
- Transfer the loaded slider buns to the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until cheese melts completely and buns turn lightly golden.
- Remove from oven, let cool for 2-3 minutes, then serve immediately while warm and cheese is still gooey.
Notes
- Customize spice levels by adjusting garlic and onion powder amounts to suit personal taste preferences.
- Opt for low-fat cheese and Greek yogurt instead of sour cream to create a lighter, healthier version of the sliders.
- Ensure chicken pieces are uniformly cut to guarantee even cooking and prevent dry or undercooked sections.
- Toast slider buns lightly before assembling to add extra crunch and prevent sogginess from sauce and meat juices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 19 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg