Description
Delightful sliders featuring crispy chicken and a creamy honey mustard sauce, perfect for gatherings or cozy dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into slider-sized portions
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 12 slider buns
- 4 slices cheddar cheese, quartered
- Lettuce leaves, for topping (optional)
- Sliced tomatoes, for topping (optional)
- Pickle chips, for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken Pieces: Cut the chicken breasts into slider-sized portions.
- Set up the Breading Station: Arrange three shallow dishes for flour, eggs, and breadcrumbs.
- Bread the Chicken: Dredge, dip, and coat each chicken piece.
- Rest the Breaded Chicken: Let the coated chicken sit for 10-15 minutes.
- Heat the Oil: In a skillet, heat enough vegetable oil over medium-high.
- Fry the Chicken: Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove and Drain: Use a slotted spoon to transfer chicken to a wire rack.
- Combine the Ingredients for Sauce: Whisk all sauce ingredients until creamy.
- Adjust to Taste: Modify sauce as per preference.
- Prepare the Buns: Optionally toast the slider buns.
- Spread the Sauce on Buns: Apply honey mustard sauce on each half.
- Add the Chicken: Place the fried chicken on the buns.
- Add Cheese and Toppings: Layer cheese, lettuce, tomato, and pickles.
- Top with the Bun: Close the slider and serve immediately.
Notes
For a healthier option, consider baking or air-frying the chicken instead of frying. Make the sauce in advance for enhanced flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: chicken sliders, honey mustard sliders, comfort food, game day recipes, party food