Description
These Alabama White Blackened Chicken Sliders feature tender, spicy blackened chicken topped with a tangy and creamy Alabama white sauce, served on soft slider buns with fresh lettuce or coleslaw. Perfect for game day or casual gatherings, these sliders combine bold Southern flavors with an easy stovetop cooking method for a delicious and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the blackened chicken:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Alabama white sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the sliders:
- 8 slider buns
- 1 cup shredded lettuce or coleslaw mix
- Optional: sliced pickles or onions
Instructions
- Prepare the Alabama white sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, prepared horseradish, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth. Refrigerate the sauce until ready to use to allow flavors to meld.
- Make the blackened chicken: In a bowl, combine smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Rub this spice mixture evenly all over the chicken breasts or thighs. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, then cook the chicken for 4 to 5 minutes per side until the exterior is blackened and the chicken is fully cooked through. Remove from heat and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing or shredding it.
- Assemble the sliders: If desired, toast the slider buns lightly to add texture. On the bottom half of each bun, place a layer of shredded lettuce or coleslaw mix. Top with a generous portion of blackened chicken and drizzle each with the prepared Alabama white sauce. Add optional toppings such as sliced pickles or onions if you like. Finish by placing the top bun and serve the sliders warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- These sliders are perfect for game day parties and casual gatherings.
- The Alabama white sauce provides a tangy, creamy contrast that balances the spicy chicken perfectly.
- Feel free to use either chicken breasts or thighs according to your preference for juiciness.
- To make the sliders spicier, increase the cayenne pepper in the blackening spice mix.
- For a lighter version, substitute mayonnaise in the white sauce with Greek yogurt.
