Description
These Curried Chicken Sliders are packed with bold spices, tender chicken, and a creamy sauce, all nestled in soft, buttery slider buns. Perfect for an easy dinner recipe, party appetizer, or game-day treat, these high-protein mini sandwiches will have everyone coming back for more!
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/4 cup yogurt
- 2 tbsp oil of choice
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp EACH: cumin, coriander powder, salt
- 1/2 tsp EACH: garam masala, fenugreek, curry powder, chili powder, turmeric, black pepper
- 1/2 onion, sliced or chopped
- 1/2 bell pepper, sliced or chopped
For the Sliders:
- 1 package slider buns (12 rolls)
- 1–2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (or cheese of choice)
For the Sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp hot sauce, sriracha, or red chili sauce
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
For the Herb Butter:
- 4 tbsp butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp cilantro or parsley, minced
Instructions
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Marinate the Chicken:
- In a medium bowl, mix the chicken, yogurt, oil, lemon juice, garlic, and spices.
- Cover and marinate in the fridge for 30 minutes or up to 48 hours.
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Cook the Chicken:
- Heat a heavy-duty pan over medium-high heat.
- Add the marinated chicken, onions, and bell peppers.
- Cook for 8-10 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
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Prepare Sauce & Herb Butter:
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, hot sauce, and Dijon mustard.
- In another bowl, mix melted butter, garlic, and cilantro/parsley.
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Assemble the Sliders:
- Preheat oven to 375ºF.
- Line a 9×13-inch baking dish with foil and coat lightly with oil or butter.
- Slice the slider rolls in half and place the bottoms into the pan.
- Spread the sauce on both sides of the buns.
- Add the cooked chicken mixture and sprinkle generously with cheese.
- Place the slider roll tops over the filling and press down gently.
- Brush the tops with herb butter.
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Bake & Serve:
- Bake for 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
- Cover with foil until ready to serve.
Notes
- For extra spice, add more chili powder or hot sauce.
- For a crispy top, broil the sliders for 1-2 minutes after baking.
- To make ahead, assemble the sliders and refrigerate until ready to bake.
- Serve with fries, a side salad, or coleslaw.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 45mg