Fried Chicken Sliders. Panko breading laced with cayenne, cumin and chili powder wraps around tender sauteed chicken breast. And how about that zesty Poblano Mayo ???
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I hardly know where the itch for these fried chicken sliders came from. I can’t say I’ve ever seen a fried chicken slider on a restaurant menu. Perhaps it comes from my love of fried chicken, and my fancy for all things Mexican food. Or maybe it’s because my slider board on Pinterest is my most popular. I do know I’ve been looking to make more Mexican chicken dishes with chicken and it seems anyone with a pulse can’t resist a little slider.
And then there’s the fact that I have a freezer full of roasted Hatch, Mirasol and Poblano peppers from last fall that I’m hoarding.
With that said, these little chicken sliders turned out better than I expected. You’d think the tender chicken coated with spiced panko bread crumbs, which were sauteed into crunchy bliss would most surely be the star.
But I’d have to say the Poblano Mayo deserves honorable mention. Tangy, creamy and with just the right amount of heat. The tang comes from a little pour of white wine vinegar before stirring the whole thing together. Vinegar with mayo may be one of those kitchen discoveries that just leads to trouble. Will I be able to eat just plain mayonnaise again?
Let’s take a look:
Recipe for Fried Chicken Sliders with Poblano Mayonnaise
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Easy and incredibly tasty, these are great fried chicken sliders. Panko breading laced with cayenne, cumin and chili powder wraps around tender sauteed chicken breast.
- 1 Cup Panko Bread Crumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 large boneless skinless chicken breast cut into cutlets
- 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/3 Cup Mayonnaise
- 2 Poblano Peppers roasted, seeds and top removed, diced
- 3 Tablespoons onion diced
- 1/2 teaspoon white wine vinegar
- Slider buns
In a bowl, combine Panko Bread Crumbs, chili powder, cumin cayenne, salt and pepper. Stir to blend.
Cut the chicken breast in half horizontally, to make cutlets. Then cut those pieces in half. Trim just a bit so they’ll fit the slider bun. With a meat mallet, pound to flatten just a little more.
In another bowl, combine the mayonnaise, diced Poblano peppers, the chopped onion and white wine vinegar. Mix well to blend.
Coat each chicken breast well with the Panko Bread crumb mixture.
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium high heat. Add oil. When hot turn down heat to medium and add chicken cutlets. Brown on each side for about 3 minutes per side.
Remove pan from heat and place a lid on the skillet. Just let those chicken slider steam for about a minute before removing and placing on the bun.
Slather with the Poblano mayo and serve.
This makes 4 sliders.
Fried Chicken Sliders … It’s what’s for Dinner.
Debra Eliotseats says
March 13, 2017 at 7:43 amWho cares where these came from? Just glad you dreamed them up and posted these sliders with all that peppery spice!
Linda@ThereandBackAgainFood says
March 13, 2017 at 8:59 amThose look delicious! I wouldn’t mind just the fried chicken for a meal. The coating sounds tasty.
Susan says
March 13, 2017 at 9:39 amWow, they look great and that poblano mayo must be the star ingredient in your sliders!
Abbe@This is How I Cook says
March 13, 2017 at 8:31 pmThese spell danger to me. Love poblanos and fried chicken. Not sure which I love most!
Heather Blake says
March 15, 2017 at 7:53 amNothing better than a chicken slider! Great spice combo!
Ann --The Fountain Avenue Kitchen says
March 15, 2017 at 8:28 amLove the creamy poblano mayo with the breaded sliders. YUM!
John/Kitchen Riffs says
March 15, 2017 at 9:13 amFried chicken? Yes, please. And these sliders are the perfect size! This looks terrific — love that mayo. Thanks!
Kathryn @ anotherfoodieblogger says
March 15, 2017 at 10:53 amOh my word, YES PLEASE!!
Caroline says
March 15, 2017 at 3:00 pmSounds like a tasty combination!
Larry says
March 15, 2017 at 3:09 pmThey look and sound totally delicious LA.
cheri says
March 15, 2017 at 3:50 pmThese sliders look mouthwatering Lea Ann, the poblano mayo sounds like perfection. I can see why your slider board is so popular.
Lynn Elliott Vining says
March 15, 2017 at 4:00 pmThose look absolutely delicious!!!
Nettie Moore says
March 15, 2017 at 8:24 pmI would give my left arm for a couple of these sliders right now! YUM!!! Nettie
Beverley Press says
March 16, 2017 at 2:19 amalways on the lookout for new and yummy recipes and this ticks all the boxes thank you xoxo
Lea Ann Brown says
March 22, 2017 at 4:21 pmThank you Beverly!
Doreen Simpson says
March 16, 2017 at 4:30 amYour recipe looks so damn good.. I would love a couple for lunch ♥
Lea Ann Brown says
March 22, 2017 at 4:21 pmI could eat a couple for lunch and dinner. We loved these.
Michele @ Bacon Fatte says
March 17, 2017 at 10:23 amI’m all over these gorgeous sliders, and can’t wait to try your poblano mayo! Pinned (twice)! 🙂
Lea Ann Brown says
March 22, 2017 at 4:21 pmThanks Michele – and I appreciate those pins! 🙂
Karen (Back Road Journal) says
March 18, 2017 at 6:13 amNow that is my kind of sandwich, crunchy and spicy.
Jean | DelightfulRepast.com says
June 23, 2017 at 5:17 pmLea Ann, I don’t know how I missed this one, but I’m glad you tweeted about it today! I want one right this minute! And, yes, vinegar and mayo, well, there’s just nothing like it to jazz up a sandwich.
PS I just realized my spoon rolls would make perfect little buns for these!
Holly says
January 18, 2019 at 7:15 amI am guessing your neighbors have caught on and know that your house is the place to be for the best game food out there! These sound perfect for a Super Bowl party!
Abbe@This is How I Cook says
January 20, 2019 at 7:49 pmI don’t need football to eat these! Bring ’em on!
Lea Ann Brown says
January 27, 2019 at 11:16 am🙂 Thanks Abbe.