Description
Tender shredded chicken in a tangy-sweet herb sauce, served on toasted slider buns with crisp toppings. Perfect for summer gatherings or easy dinners, these sliders blend juicy chicken, zesty flavors, and fresh greens. Ready in under an hour!
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Shredded Chicken:
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3–4 medium)
- 4 cups chicken broth or water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, smashed
- 1 bay leaf (optional)
- For the Sliders & Sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 12 slider buns (Hawaiian rolls or brioche)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley
- Toppings: butter lettuce, sliced red onion, microgreens
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: In a large pot, combine chicken breasts, broth (or water), salt, black pepper, garlic, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 15-20 minutes until chicken is fully cooked. Shred with forks and set aside.
- Prepare Sauce: In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, honey, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, chives, dill, garlic powder, and salt/pepper until smooth. Add shredded chicken and toss to coat.
- Assemble Sliders: Lightly brush cut sides of slider buns with melted butter. Place on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 5-7 minutes until toasted. Fill each bun with chicken mixture and desired toppings (lettuce, red onion, microgreens).
- Final Touch: Sprinkle dried parsley over the top of each slider for garnish before serving.
Notes
- Use leftover chicken in salads or wraps for lunch prep.
- For a smoky twist: Add 1/2 tsp smoked paprika to the sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Protein: 22g
Keywords: chicken sliders, summer recipe, tangy sauce, easy dinner, potluck food