Description
Alabama White Blackened Chicken Sliders are a flavorful Southern-inspired dish featuring tender blackened chicken thighs coated in a zesty homemade Alabama white sauce. Perfect for game day or casual gatherings, these sliders combine char-grilled chicken with crisp lettuce, tangy pickles, and a creamy horseradish-mustard mayo on soft slider buns for a delicious handheld meal.
Ingredients
Chicken and Seasoning
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon blackened seasoning
Alabama White Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Slider Assembly
- 12 slider buns
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup sliced pickles
- Optional: sliced red onions or jalapeños for topping
Instructions
- Preheat Grill or Skillet: Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat to ensure it is hot enough for searing the chicken.
- Prepare Chicken: Rub the chicken thighs evenly with olive oil and blackened seasoning until fully coated.
- Cook Chicken: Place the chicken on the preheated grill or skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the chicken is slightly charred.
- Rest and Slice: Remove the chicken from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes to retain juices, then slice or shred it into bite-sized pieces.
- Make Alabama White Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, prepared horseradish, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
- Toast Buns (Optional): Toast the slider buns lightly on the grill or in a toaster to add warmth and slight crispness.
- Assemble Sliders: Layer shredded lettuce on the bottom half of each bun, followed by blackened chicken, sliced pickles, and a generous drizzle of Alabama white sauce. Add optional toppings like sliced red onions or jalapeños if desired.
- Serve: Place the top bun on each slider and serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- You can prepare the Alabama white sauce ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- For extra heat, use spicy pickles or add hot sauce to the mayonnaise mixture.
- Leftover sliders can be refrigerated and reheated gently on the skillet or oven.
- This recipe is dairy-free but contains mayonnaise; adjust if allergies apply.
