Curried Mini Chicken Slider Sandwiches Recipe
These Curried Mini Chicken Slider Sandwiches feature tender, spiced chicken thighs cooked with vibrant vegetables, layered inside soft slider buns with melty mozzarella cheese and a zesty homemade sauce. Brushed with a flavorful garlic herb butter and baked to perfection, these sliders offer a delicious fusion of Indian-inspired curry flavors with classic American comfort food, perfect for parties, game days, or casual dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 mini sliders 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion (Indian-American)
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Marinade
- 1 pound boneless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
- ¼ cup yogurt
- 2 tablespoons oil of choice
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 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
Vegetables
- ½ onion, sliced or chopped
- ½ bell pepper, sliced or chopped
Slider Assembly
- 1 package slider buns (pack of 12)
- 1–2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese or cheese of choice
Sauce
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce, sriracha, or red chili sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Herb Butter
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons cilantro or parsley, minced
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a heavy-duty skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken pieces along with sliced onion and bell pepper. Cook on high heat for about 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is fully cooked and the vegetables are tender yet still vibrant, ensuring the chicken is juicy and flavorful.
- Prepare Sauce and Herb Butter: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, hot sauce, and Dijon mustard until smooth to create the slider sauce. In another bowl, mix melted butter with minced garlic and chopped cilantro or parsley to prepare the herb butter. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 375ºF (190ºC) and line a 9×13-inch baking dish with foil, lightly greasing it with spray, oil, or butter to prevent sticking.
- Assemble the Sliders: Slice the slider buns horizontally into tops and bottoms. Arrange the bottom halves evenly in the prepared baking dish. Spread the prepared sauce evenly on the insides of both the bottom and top buns for layered flavor. Spoon the cooked chicken and vegetable mixture evenly over the bottom buns, then generously sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese. Place the top buns on each slider and gently press down to compact.
- Bake and Finish: Brush the tops of the sliders liberally with the garlic herb butter mixture. Bake the assembled sliders in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and the buns are warmed through and slightly toasted. Remove from oven and serve warm for the best flavor experience.
Notes
- Store leftover sliders in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days to maintain freshness.
- For reheating, use an air fryer at 350ºF for about 4 minutes for a crispy finish that mimics freshly baked texture.
- You can substitute chicken thighs with chicken breasts if preferred for a leaner option.
- Adjust the spice level by modifying the amount of chili powder and hot sauce to your taste.
- These sliders can also be made ahead of time and assembled the night before, then baked right before serving.
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