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Spicy Blackened Chicken Sliders

Savory blackened chicken tossed in a spicy sauce and piled onto soft slider rolls for a quick, crowd-pleasing sandwich.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Servings: 12 sliders

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lb chicken tenders
  • 3 tablespoons avocado oil (or oil of choice)
  • 1 tablespoon blackened seasoning mix
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 pack King’s Hawaiian slider rolls or dinner rolls
  • 6 slices cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, provolone, or pepper jack)
  • shredded iceberg or romaine lettuce
  • sliced red onion
  • dill pickle slices

Instructions

  • Combine the chicken tenders, avocado oil, and blackened seasoning in a mixing bowl or zip-top bag; toss to coat and set aside to marinate while you prepare the other components.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, brown sugar, hot sauce, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and lemon juice until smooth; set the sauce aside.
  • In another small bowl, whisk the melted butter with minced garlic and chopped parsley to make the butter topping for the buns.
  • Line a baking sheet with foil and slice the slider rolls in half horizontally; place the bottoms on the sheet and set the tops (cut-side up) aside on the sheet for broiling.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook 3–4 minutes per side, until well-charred and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F / 74°C).
  • While the chicken cooks, brush the butter mixture over the cut top halves of the buns and broil on high for about 2 minutes until lightly golden and crisp—watch carefully to avoid burning.
  • Arrange cooked chicken evenly on the bottom halves of the rolls. Top with cheese slices (use about 6 slices across the sliders as desired), shredded lettuce, sliced red onion, and dill pickle slices.
  • Drizzle or spread the prepared sauce over the toppings, place the toasted top buns on each slider, then serve immediately.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • zip-top bag or shallow dish
  • Large skillet or frying pan
  • Small Bowl
  • Baking sheet lined with foil
  • Oven Broiler
  • Spatula or tongs

Notes

  • Marinate the chicken briefly while prepping for better flavor.
  • Watch the buns closely under the broiler to prevent burning.
  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
  • Choose a cheese that melts well for best texture.