Description
Succulent Alabama white BBQ blackened chicken sliders showcase Southern culinary magic with smoky, tangy flavors. Crispy chicken nestled in pillowy buns promises a mouthwatering journey through zesty barbecue traditions you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
main ingredients:
- 2 lbs chicken breasts
- 12 slider buns
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
sauce ingredients:
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
seasoning ingredients:
- 2 tbsp blackening seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Combine all sauce ingredients in a bowl, whisk thoroughly until smooth and well-blended.
- Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- Generously coat chicken with blackening seasoning, ensuring even coverage on all sides.
- Heat olive oil in a cast-iron skillet over high heat until smoking point reaches approximately 450°F.
- Carefully place seasoned chicken into hot skillet, cooking for 5-6 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove chicken from skillet and let rest for 5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute.
- Slice chicken into thin, uniform pieces suitable for slider-sized portions.
- Prepare slider buns by lightly toasting them for enhanced texture and flavor.
- Drizzle prepared Alabama white sauce generously over sliced chicken.
- Assemble sliders by placing sauced chicken pieces onto toasted buns.
- Optional: Add additional sauce on top of chicken or serve extra sauce on the side for dipping.
- Serve immediately while chicken remains warm and buns are crisp.
Notes
- Control moisture by patting chicken breasts thoroughly dry, ensuring crispy exterior and better seasoning adherence.
- Use high-quality cast-iron skillet for consistent, even heat distribution and perfect blackened chicken texture.
- Experiment with homemade blackening seasoning to customize heat levels and flavor profiles for different palate preferences.
- Adjust Alabama white sauce ingredients like adding more vinegar for tanginess or honey for subtle sweetness, making recipe versatile for various dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 16-18 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg