Description
Wichita chicken sliders bring Kansas-style comfort to your plate with juicy, flavor-packed mini sandwiches. Crispy breaded chicken nestled in buttery rolls creates a simple yet irresistible meal perfect for game day or casual gatherings you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 1 pound (454 grams) chicken breast, pounded even
Cheese and Dairy:
- 3/4 cup (85 grams) Monterey Jack cheese, grated
- 6 slices cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons (28 grams) salted butter, melted
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 1/2 white onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3/4 cup (120 grams) diced tomato
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) mild pickled jalapeno slices, chopped
- 12 whole pickled jalapeno slices for topping
- 1/2 cup (30 grams) green onion, sliced (green parts only)
- 3/4 cup (60 grams) French’s fried onions
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) jalapeno brine
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Other:
- 1 package Kings Hawaiian slider buns, sliced in half
Instructions
- Prepare the protein by searing chicken breast in a skillet over medium heat with olive oil. Season generously with salt and pepper. Cook 3-4 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165F. Allow to rest, then shred into bite-sized pieces.
- Create aromatic base by sautéing onions and garlic in the same pan over medium-low heat until translucent, approximately 4-6 minutes.
- Craft flavor-packed filling by combining shredded chicken, sautéed aromatics, diced tomatoes, chopped jalapeños, jalapeño brine, mayonnaise, Monterey Jack cheese, and green onions in a mixing bowl. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Preheat oven to 350F and prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish with light greasing.
- Layer slider foundation by placing bottom bun halves in the prepared dish, then add cheddar cheese slices as the initial layer.
- Distribute prepared chicken mixture evenly over cheese, then garnish with additional jalapeño slices and crispy fried onions.
- Crown sliders with top bun halves, brushing surfaces with melted butter and sprinkling freshly ground black pepper.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes until cheese melts completely and bun tops turn golden brown.
- Serve immediately while warm and enjoy the zesty, texture-rich sliders.
Notes
- Pat chicken dry before seasoning to ensure a perfect sear and prevent steaming, which helps develop deeper flavor and better texture.
- Adjust jalapeno quantity based on heat preference; remove seeds for milder version or add extra for more kick.
- Allow cheese to come to room temperature before adding to help it melt more evenly and create a smoother texture.
- Prepare chicken mixture up to 24 hours in advance and store in refrigerator to intensify flavors and save preparation time.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 334 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 610 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg