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Wichita Chicken Sliders Recipe

Wichita Chicken Sliders Recipe

Juicy skillet-seared chicken, a tangy pickle slaw, and a creamy zingy sauce tucked into soft slider buns. Weeknight-easy, crowd-friendly.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Total Time: 38 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients
 

Chicken

  • 1.5 lb boneless chicken thighs trimmed
  • 0.5 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tbsp hot sauce for marinade
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil for skillet
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.75 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper freshly ground

Slaw

  • 2 cup shredded green cabbage
  • 0.25 cup thinly sliced red onion
  • 0.5 cup chopped dill pickle chips
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 0.25 tsp kosher salt to taste

Sauce & Buns

  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp hot sauce to taste
  • 1 tsp dill pickle brine
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 12 oz slider buns, split
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 0.25 tsp garlic powder for brushing buns

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Marinate chicken in buttermilk and hot sauce for 15 minutes while you prep the slaw and sauce.
  • Toss cabbage, red onion, and pickles with vinegar, honey, and salt. Chill to let flavors meld.
  • Whisk mayonnaise, Dijon, hot sauce, pickle brine, and pepper until smooth. Set aside.
  • Drain chicken and pat dry. Season with salt, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Sear chicken 3–4 minutes per side until browned.
  • Lower heat, cover, and cook 3–5 minutes more, until chicken reaches 165°F. Rest 5 minutes, then slice.
  • Stir melted butter with garlic powder. Brush bun cut sides and toast in skillet or under broiler until golden.
  • Spread sauce on buns, add warm chicken and a mound of slaw, then cap and serve immediately.

Notes

Variation: Grill the marinated chicken over medium heat for smoky flavor, or swap thighs for thin chicken breasts. For a spicy kick, add a pinch of cayenne to the seasoning. Storage: Keep slaw and sauce separate; refrigerate up to 3 days. Assemble sliders just before serving for best texture.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Wichita Chicken Sliders Recipe flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.