Description
These Curried Mini Chicken Slider Sandwiches feature tender, marinated chicken cooked with vibrant spices and sautéed vegetables, layered on soft slider buns with melty mozzarella, a tangy homemade sauce, and buttery garlic herbs. Perfect for a flavorful party appetizer or fun family meal, they offer a delicious fusion of Indian-inspired curry flavors with classic slider style.
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 on medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken along with sliced onion and bell pepper. Cook everything on high heat for about 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender but still vibrant. This ensures the chicken is juicy and flavorful while the veggies retain some crunch.
- Prepare Sauce and Herb Butter: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, hot sauce, and Dijon mustard to create the slider sauce. In another bowl, whisk melted butter with minced garlic and chopped cilantro or parsley to make the herb butter. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 375ºF and line a 9×13-inch baking dish with foil, lightly greasing it with spray, oil, or butter.
- Assemble the Sliders: Slice the slider buns in half horizontally. Place the bottom halves evenly in the prepared baking dish. Spread the sauce evenly on the insides of both the bottom and top buns. Spoon the cooked chicken mixture over the bottom buns and sprinkle generously with shredded mozzarella cheese. Place the top buns on each slider and press down gently. Brush the tops with the garlicky herb butter mixture to add flavor and help them brown beautifully during baking.
- Bake the Sliders: Bake the assembled sliders in the preheated oven at 375ºF for about 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the buns are lightly toasted. This step melds the flavors and warms the sandwiches through perfectly.
Notes
- Store leftover sliders in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
- Reheat sliders in an air fryer at 350ºF for about 4 minutes to regain crispiness and warmth.
- Choose chicken thighs for juicier sliders or breasts for a leaner option.
- You can substitute mozzarella with cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese based on preference.
- Adjust spice levels by modifying chili powder and hot sauce quantities.
Keywords: curried chicken sliders, mini chicken sandwiches, Indian spice sliders, party appetizers, easy slider recipe