Chicken Sliders
Mini chicken sandwiches on soft slider buns — perfect for parties or family meals. The chicken can be crispy fried, grilled, or pulled with BBQ sauce. This version uses tender breaded chicken with pickles and a tangy sauce.
Prep Time
16 min
Cook Time
12 min
Servings
2
Calories
709 cal
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Smart Servings Scaler
- Chicken Patty½
- Mini Bun½
- Lettuce1 cups
- Tomato1 medium
- Onion½ medium
- Mayonnaise1 ½ tbsp
- Salt½ tsp
- Black Pepper¼ tsp
All quantities scaled automatically from 2 servings.
Ingredients
Makes 2 servings · Use the Servings Scaler above to adjust
- Chicken Patty0.5
- Mini Bun0.5
- Lettuce1 cups
- Tomato1 medium
- Onion0.5 medium
- Mayonnaise1.5 tbsp
- Salt0.5 tsp
- Black Pepper0.25 tsp
Instructions
- 1
Cut 1 lb of chicken breast into 2-inch pieces (mini chicken patties or strips). Pound to even ½-inch thickness. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- 2
Set up three bowls: bowl 1 with ½ cup flour, bowl 2 with 2 beaten eggs, bowl 3 with 1.5 cups panko mixed with 2 teaspoons garlic powder, ½ teaspoon cayenne, and 1 teaspoon salt.
- 3
Dredge each chicken piece: flour, egg, panko (press firmly to coat). Place on a tray and refrigerate 15 minutes — this sets the breading so it doesn't fall off.
- 4
Heat 3 tablespoons of oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high. Fry the chicken pieces 3 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Drain on a wire rack.
- 5
Make the special sauce: ¼ cup mayo, 2 tablespoons ketchup, 1 tablespoon hot sauce, 1 teaspoon honey, 1 grated garlic clove, salt and pepper. Whisk together.
- 6
Assemble: split 8 slider buns, lightly toast. Bottom bun gets a smear of sauce, a chicken piece, a pickle slice, and a sprinkle of shredded lettuce. Top bun. Serve immediately on a platter — they go fast.
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💡 Expert Tips
- 1.Pound the chicken evenly. Uneven thickness means some pieces are dry while others are raw.
- 2.Chill before frying. The 15-minute refrigeration sets the breading so it stays on through cooking.
- 3.Use a wire rack to drain. Paper towels trap steam and turn the bottoms soggy.
- 4.Pickles are non-negotiable. The acidity cuts the rich breaded chicken and provides the textural pop that makes the slider sing.
🔬 Why It Works
Sliders are scaled-down sandwiches, which means the components matter even more — each bite must deliver flavor since there are only 3-4 bites total. Breaded chicken provides crunchy contrast against the soft bun. Pickles add brightness and crunch. The special sauce ties everything together with sweet-tangy-creamy notes that complement the savory chicken. The small format makes them perfect party food — easier to eat than full sandwiches and easy to grab.
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