Description
Comfort meets global flair in these mouthwatering Curried Chicken Sliders, blending Caribbean spices with miniature sandwich perfection. Zesty, tender chicken nestled between fluffy rolls delivers a compact flavor experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) boneless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon garam masala
- ½ teaspoon fenugreek
- ½ teaspoon curry powder
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Additional Ingredients:
- ¼ cup yogurt
- 2 tablespoons oil of choice
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ onion, sliced or chopped
- ½ bell pepper, sliced or chopped
- 1 package slider buns (12 rolls)
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese (or cheese of choice)
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce, sriracha, or red chili sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons cilantro or parsley, minced
Instructions
- Transform chicken into a flavor-packed marinade by combining yogurt, fragrant spices, lemon juice, and aromatic garlic. Allow the mixture to infuse for a minimum of 30 minutes, developing deep, complex flavors.
- Sizzle the marinated chicken with caramelized onions and vibrant bell peppers in a scorching hot skillet. Cook until the meat reaches perfect tenderness and golden edges, ensuring each morsel is thoroughly cooked.
- Craft a zesty sauce by whisking together creamy mayonnaise, tangy ketchup, fiery hot sauce, and sharp Dijon mustard. Simultaneously, prepare an herbaceous butter blend with minced garlic and fresh cilantro or parsley.
- Prepare the slider foundation by gently separating soft rolls into top and bottom halves. Arrange the bottom pieces in a foil-lined baking dish, creating a sturdy base for the culinary creation.
- Generously spread the prepared sauce across both bun surfaces, creating a flavor-rich canvas for the dish. Layer the skillet-cooked chicken mixture atop the bottom buns, ensuring even distribution.
- Shower the chicken with a blanket of melting cheese, adding richness and depth to the slider experience. Crown the filling with the top bun halves, pressing lightly to secure the ingredients.
- Lavish the slider tops with the herbed butter, introducing an additional layer of aromatic complexity. This final touch will create a golden, glistening surface during baking.
- Slide the assembled sliders into a preheated oven, allowing the cheese to melt and the buns to achieve a perfect, crisp exterior. Bake until the tops turn a warm, appetizing golden brown.
- Once removed from the oven, loosely tent with foil to preserve heat and moisture. Serve these tantalizing sliders while still warm, ready to delight adventurous palates.
Notes
- Enhance the marinade’s flavor by gently scoring the chicken before adding the yogurt mixture, allowing deeper spice penetration.
- Swap dairy yogurt with coconut or plant-based yogurt for a vegan-friendly version, maintaining the creamy tang.
- Control spice levels by adjusting curry powder or adding mild paprika for those with sensitive palates.
- Prepare extra herb butter to drizzle over sliders right before serving, creating
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg