Butter Chicken Sliders

Ingredients

• 400 g boneless chicken thigh or breast (cut into small squares)
• salt (to taste)
• 0.5 tsp turmeric powder
• 0.5 tsp red chilli powder
• 0.5 tsp cumin powder
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1 tsp ginger garlic paste (or 1 tsp crushed garlic)
• 2 cup all purpose flour
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1.5 tsp paprika
• 2 tsp dried parsley
• sparkling or regular water (as needed for wet batter)
• 3 tbsp chosen foods avocado oil (for the sauce)
• 1 yellow or red onion (large, sliced)
• 2 tomatoes (diced)
• 0.25 cup cashews
• 0.25 cup heavy cream
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro or parsley
• 3 tbsp chosen foods mayo
• 0.5 tsp black pepper powder
• 2 tbsp pickled jalapeños (chopped)
• avocado oil (for deep frying chicken)
• 8 slider buns (estimated based on chicken quantity)

Steps

1. 1

   In a bowl, combine the chicken squares with salt, turmeric, red chilli powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, and ginger garlic paste. Mix well to coat and set aside to marinate.

2. 2

   Prepare the dry batter by whisking together the all-purpose flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, dried parsley, and salt in a medium bowl.

3. 3

   To make the wet batter, take 1 cup of the prepared dry batter and place it in a separate bowl. Gradually add sparkling or regular water, whisking until a smooth, dippable consistency is reached.

4. 4

   Heat avocado oil in a pan for deep frying. Dip each marinated chicken piece into the wet batter, then dredge it in the remaining dry batter, pressing to adhere.

5. 5

   Fry the chicken pieces in the hot oil until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.

6. 6

   For the butter chicken sauce, heat 3 tbsp of avocado oil in a pan. Add the sliced onions and sauté until softened.

7. 7

   Add the diced tomatoes, cashews, salt, turmeric, red chilli powder, cumin powder, and coriander powder to the pan. Cook until the tomatoes are soft and the mixture is fragrant.

8. 8

   Transfer the onion and tomato mixture to a blender and blend until smooth. Return the sauce to the pan.

9. 9

   Stir in the heavy cream and fresh cilantro (or parsley) into the sauce. Simmer for a few minutes until thickened.

10. 10

    Toss the fried chicken pieces into the butter chicken sauce until thoroughly coated.

11. 11

    Prepare the jalapeño mayo by mixing the mayo, salt, black pepper, paprika, chopped pickled jalapeños, and fresh parsley in a small bowl.

12. 12

    Assemble the sliders by spreading the jalapeño mayo on the buns and topping with the butter chicken pieces.

Notes

The method was adapted from the video content as the pinned comment was not provided in the text. Ensure the chicken is cut into small enough pieces to fit comfortably on slider buns.

Nutrition per serving

• appetizer
• main
• butter chicken
• sliders
• fusion
• Indian-inspired
• fried chicken
• party food