Description
Nestled in Kansas culinary charm, Wichita Chicken Sliders deliver a mouthwatering fusion of local flavors and comfort-food magic. Crispy, tender chicken nestled between pillowy buns makes for an irresistible bite you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Cheese:
- 1 lb (454 grams) chicken breast, pounded even
- ¾ cup (85 grams) Monterey Jack cheese, grated
- 6 slices cheddar cheese
Produce and Condiments:
- ½ white onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- ¾ cup (120 grams) diced tomato
- ½ cup green onion, sliced (green parts only)
- ½ cup mild pickled jalapeno slices, chopped
- 12 slices pickled jalapeno
- ½ cup mayonnaise
Seasoning and Additional Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons jalapeno brine
- ¾ cup (45 grams) French’s fried onions
- 1 package Kings Hawaiian slider buns, sliced in half
- 2 tablespoons salted butter, melted
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken foundation by seasoning and searing the protein in a heated sauté pan with olive oil, ensuring a golden exterior and fully cooked interior at 165°F. After achieving the perfect temperature, allow the meat to rest briefly before transforming into delicate shreds.
- Create a flavor-packed mixture by gently sweating onions and garlic in the same pan until translucent. Combine the tender chicken fragments with sautéed aromatics, incorporating diced tomatoes, zesty jalapeños, tangy brine, creamy mayonnaise, melted Monterey Jack, and fresh green onion. Taste and refine the seasoning for optimal balance.
- Construct the slider base by arranging bottom bun layers in a greased baking dish. Strategically layer cheddar cheese, the robust chicken blend, additional jalapeño rounds, and crispy fried onion fragments to build complex texture and flavor profiles.
- Crown the sliders with top buns, generously brushing with melted butter and dusting with cracked black pepper to enhance visual appeal and taste complexity.
- Bake the assembled sliders in a preheated 350°F oven, monitoring until the cheese melts completely and bun tops transform into a golden, appetizing crust. Remove and serve immediately while maintaining optimal temperature and textural integrity.
Notes
- Ensure chicken is cooked thoroughly by using a meat thermometer to check internal temperature reaches 165°F for food safety.
- Customize heat levels by adjusting jalapeño quantities or removing seeds for milder sliders.
- Prep ingredients ahead of time to streamline assembly and reduce overall cooking stress.
- Swap ingredients for dietary needs like using gluten-free buns or plant-based cheese for alternative versions.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg