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Chicken Sliders being served, one shown with a bite taken out of it to see the layers

Chicken Sliders Recipe

These chicken sliders are the perfect snacking sandwich for your next game day gathering! A guaranteed crowd pleaser.

Course Appetizer, Main Course, Sandwich
Cuisine American
Keyword chicken sliders, chicken sliders recipe
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 12 sliders
Calories 368 kcal
Author Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy

Ingredients

For the Chicken Burger

  • 2 pounds ground chicken mix of dark and white meat
  • 1 onion diced, small
  • 1 egg large
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 Tablespoons avocado oil divided 
For the Quick Pickled Red Onion -
  • 1 red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup white vinegar
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1 Tablespoon

    honey 


For the Garlic Aioli

  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise (we love Hellmann's light or Burman's light from Aldi)
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon

    ground black pepper 


Other items

  • 12 ounces Hawaiian Sweet Rolls or mini burger buns one 12-ounce package
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese optional but recommended
  • 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • Sesame seeds optional

Instructions

Make the burgers

  1. In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, onion, egg, breadcrumbs, mustard, salt, garlic powder, onion powder and pepper. Use your hands to mix everything together until well combined. Form into 12 small burger patties, about 2 1⁄2” in diameter.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat, and add 1 tablespoon avocado oil. Once hot, sear 6 patties at a time for 5 minutes per side until cooked through (registering 165°F on an instant-read meat thermometer). Set onto a plate once ready, and cook remaining patties with remaining avocado oil.
  3. Optionally let patties cool and store covered in the fridge if you’re making this recipe a day in advance!

Make Quick Pickled Onions

  1. Place vinegar, water, salt and honey into a small pot. Whisk and bring to a boil.

  2. Turn off the heat, and add the sliced onions into the pot so they’re submerged. Let sit for 15 minutes.

Make the Garlic Aioli

  1. 1. Mix mayonnaise, garlic, lemon, salt and pepper together until well combined. Set in the fridge until ready to use.

Assemble the Sliders

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. Slice the slider buns in half lengthwise. Line a large rimmed cookie sheet with foil.
  3. Separate the slider bun tops from each other so they’re no longer attached (if 
applicable). Place the top half of the buns onto one side of the cookie sheet (top side facing upwards) and brush the top of the buns with butter and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
  4. Separate the slider bun bottoms from each other so they’re no longer attached (if applicable). Place the bottom half of the buns onto the other side of the baking sheet. Spread 1 teaspoon garlic aioli onto each bun, top with chicken slider and shredded cheese.

  5. Bake at 350°F for 10 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and oozing. Take the pan out of the oven and let cool for 5 minutes.

  6. Top each cheesy slider with some pickled onions. Then, spoon about 1 tablespoon of 
garlic aioli onto each toasted top bun (the bottom side of it) and place directly on top of each onion-cheese-burger to “close” the sandwich.

Recipe Notes

  • Nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using a recipe nutrition label generator.

  • I have made these without cheese, and they were still delicious!
  • For those who eat low carb or gluten free you can serve these it without the bun and it is still
fantastic!
  • For prepping in advance, prep all the components (and even put sliders in the fridge & rewarmed in the oven at 350 for 15 minutes). Then do the “Assemble” steps 20 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Chicken Sliders Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 368 Calories from Fat 189
% Daily Value*
Fat 21g32%
Saturated Fat 8g50%
Trans Fat 0.1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g
Monounsaturated Fat 7g
Cholesterol 110mg37%
Sodium 965mg42%
Potassium 464mg13%
Carbohydrates 24g8%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 7g8%
Protein 21g42%
Vitamin A 231IU5%
Vitamin C 2mg2%
Calcium 125mg13%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.