Crispy Chicken Sliders With Chipotle Aioli

Who doesn’t love sliders? They’re little flavor bombs packed into handheld adorableness. These are crunchy, a little spicy, sweet and tangy—really, everything you would want in a bite. Chipotle mayo and pickled red onions add unexpected notes of dimension. I take a shortcut here and use good quality frozen chicken strips because I’m a firm believer sliders were made to be two things: delicious and easy. These are simple enough for a weeknight dinner, fun enough for game day, and sophisticated enough for a cocktail party.

12 SERVES

Ingredients

  • 1 package King’s Hawaiian rolls sliced into slider buns
  • 4 to 5 frozen breaded chicken breast strips
  • 6 slices Havarti cheese
  • 2 cups slaw mix
  • 1/4 cup chipotle aioli
  • 1/4 cup pickled red onions

Method

  • Preheat oven and cook frozen breaded chicken strips according to package directions.
  • Cut cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  • Arrange bottom halves of Hawaiian rolls on a baking sheet.
  • Top each roll with crispy chicken pieces and Havarti cheese.
  • Return sliders to the oven for 1 to 2 minutes until cheese is melted.
  • Remove from oven and spread chipotle mayo over each slider.
  • Add slaw mix and pickled red onions.
  • Place top buns on sliders and serve warm.
  • Toast the slider buns lightly for added texture.
  • Store leftover sliders in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
  • Serve with fries, chips, or coleslaw for an easy meal.

Ingredients

  • 1 package King’s Hawaiian rolls sliced into slider buns
  • 4 to 5 frozen breaded chicken breast strips
  • 6 slices Havarti cheese
  • 2 cups slaw mix
  • 1/4 cup chipotle aioli
  • 1/4 cup pickled red onions

Method

  • Preheat oven and cook frozen breaded chicken strips according to package directions.
  • Cut cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  • Arrange bottom halves of Hawaiian rolls on a baking sheet.
  • Top each roll with crispy chicken pieces and Havarti cheese.
  • Return sliders to the oven for 1 to 2 minutes until cheese is melted.
  • Remove from oven and spread chipotle mayo over each slider.
  • Add slaw mix and pickled red onions.
  • Place top buns on sliders and serve warm.
  • Toast the slider buns lightly for added texture.
  • Store leftover sliders in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
  • Serve with fries, chips, or coleslaw for an easy meal.

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