Chicken Caesar Sliders with Garlic Aioli

Ingredients

• 2 lb boneless chicken breast (Cut into approximately 3-inch pieces, halved lengthwise, and pounded; season to taste)
• salt (To taste, for the chicken)
• 1 tsp black pepper (For the chicken)
• 1 tbsp garlic powder (For the chicken)
• 1 tbsp smoked paprika powder (For the chicken)
• 2 tbsp avocado oil (Chosen Foods; plus more for frying)
• 1 cup all-purpose flour (For the dry batter)
• 1 tbsp garlic powder (For the dry batter)
• 1 tsp black pepper (For the dry batter)
• 1 tsp smoked paprika powder (For the dry batter)
• salt (To taste, for the dry batter)
• 2 cups panko breadcrumbs (For the breadcrumb coating)
• 1 tbsp dried parsley (For the breadcrumbs)
• 1 egg (For the egg wash)
• 0.5 cup water (For the egg wash)
• 2 cups lettuce (Diced)
• 0.5 cup Caesar dressing (Chosen Foods)
• 0.333 cup Parmesan cheese (Freshly grated)
• 0.5 cup mayonnaise (Chosen Foods; for the garlic aioli)
• 1 tsp fresh garlic (Minced)
• salt (To taste, for the garlic aioli)
• 1 tbsp garlic powder (For the garlic aioli)
• 1 tsp black pepper (For the garlic aioli)
• 1 tbsp lemon juice (For the garlic aioli)
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley (Freshly chopped; for the garlic aioli)
• 15 slider buns (For assembly)
• 2 tbsp butter (For toasting the buns)

Steps

1. 1

   Season the chicken pieces on both sides with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika powder. Drizzle with the measured avocado oil, mix to coat, and set aside.

2. 2

   Prepare the dry batter by combining the all-purpose flour, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika powder in a bowl. Mix and set aside.

3. 3

   Prepare the egg wash in a separate bowl by cracking in the egg and adding the water. Whisk until combined.

4. 4

   Prepare the breadcrumb mixture in another bowl by combining the panko breadcrumbs and dried parsley. Mix and set aside.

5. 5

   Coat each piece of chicken in the dry batter, then dip it into the egg wash. Repeat the dry-batter coating followed by the egg wash, then finish by coating the chicken evenly in the breadcrumb mixture.

6. 6

   Heat additional avocado oil in a pan to 360°F (182°C). Fry the chicken in batches for 3–5 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

7. 7

   Make the Caesar salad by placing the diced lettuce in a bowl, drizzling over the Caesar dressing, and adding the grated Parmesan cheese. Mix to combine.

8. 8

   Make the garlic aioli by mixing the mayonnaise, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, lemon juice, and freshly chopped parsley in a bowl.

9. 9

   Toast the slider buns with the butter.

10. 10

    Assemble each slider by spreading garlic aioli on the bottom bun, adding a piece of fried chicken, and topping with Caesar salad. Close with the top bun and serve.

Notes

The source specifies frying oil as additional oil beyond the 2 tablespoons used to season the chicken, but does not give an amount. Fry in batches as stated, and use the internal temperature rather than appearance alone to confirm doneness.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• sliders
• chicken
• fried
• crispy
• American
• family-friendly