The ideal size for kids and incredibly simple to prepare, grilled cilantro lime chicken sliders are the ideal summer dish for entertaining. They are made with juicy chicken thighs and topped with chunky guacamole.
The guacamole perfectly balances the cilantro-lime flavors in the chicken, and the grilled chicken sliders are mouthwatering little bites of juicy chicken, creamy guacamole, and fresh slider buns.
Not only does this recipe easily double to make even more sliders, but it also comes together quickly and uses fresh ingredients that are simple to locate.
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Grilled Chicken Sliders 🔗
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Prep: 20min
Total: 35min
Ingredients:
- 3 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp. vegetable oil
- 2 tsp. Cajun seasoning
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 small onions, sliced into thick rings
- 6 slices white cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese, cut in half
- 1/4 c. mayonnaise
- 1 tsp. adobo sauce (from a can of chipotle peppers)
- 12 small dinner rolls, split
- Lettuce leaves, for serving
Instruction:
- Place the palm of your hand flat on the top of each chicken breast. Apply light pressure as you slice the chicken horizontally in half (be careful!). When you’re finished, you’ll have 6 thinner chicken breast pieces. Slice each of these in half so you wind up with 12 small chicken “patties.” Place a piece of plastic wrap on top of the thicker pieces and pound gently with a rolling pin to flatten slightly.
- Toss the chicken with 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, then season with the Cajun seasoning and salt and pepper. Brush the onion rings with the remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil. Heat a grill pan if you have one or a heavy skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Cook the chicken pieces on the first side for about 3 minutes, then flip them over. Top each with a piece of cheese and cook until the chicken is done, about 3 more minutes. Meanwhile, cook the onions until softened and slightly charred, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Remove the chicken and onions from the pan.
- Mix the mayonnaise with the adobo sauce and then spread on the rolls. Place some lettuce, the grilled onions, and chicken pieces on the rolls.
FAQ
How many calories are in a grilled chicken slider?
White Castle unveiled its brand-new Bacon Ranch Chicken Ring Slider on Thursday. It is stuffed with two fried Chicken Rings made entirely of white meat, crispy bacon, and creamy Hidden Valley Original Ranch and is served between the company’s recognizable buns.
How do you cook frozen chicken sliders?
While rice cooks, place chicken directly onto the grates of a preheated grill. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, then carefully flip chicken over and reduce heat to medium. Cook for 6 to 7 minutes longer, or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 160° Fahrenheit.