SWEET AND SPICY CHICKEN SLIDERS
Ingredients
For the Filling:
- 2 to 3 tbsp oil
- 1 tbsp ginger & garlic paste
- 1 kg chicken mince
- 2 tsp crushed red chilli
- 1 tsp crushed black pepper
- 1 ½ tsp paprika powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp oregano
- 2 tbsp vinegar
- 2 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 8 tbsp tomato ketchup
- 6 tbsp mayonnaise
- 2 cups bell pepper (deseeded & chopped)
- 2 cups cabbage (sliced)
- 3 tbsp coriander leaves (chopped)
Other Ingredients:
- 12 medium-sized burger buns
- 300g Mozzarella cheese (or as much as you like)
- 1 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (to sprinkle on the buns)
- 1 tsp oregano
Instructions
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1. Preheat Oven:
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F), Gas Mark 4.
2. Prepare the Filling:
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add ginger & garlic paste and fry for 1 minute.
- Add chicken mince and stir continuously until the chicken changes colour.
- Mix in crushed red chilli, black pepper, paprika, salt, oregano, vinegar, dark soy sauce, sugar, and ½ cup of water. Cover and cook on medium flame until the water evaporates.
- Stir in tomato ketchup and mayonnaise, cooking for another 2 to 3 minutes on medium flame.
- Add bell pepper and cabbage. Cook on high flame for 2 to 3 minutes until veggies are tender.
- Finally, mix in chopped coriander leaves.
3. Assemble the Sliders:
- Place burger buns on a baking tray. Top the bottom halves with a layer of Mozzarella cheese.
- Add the prepared chicken filling over the cheese, then add another layer of Mozzarella cheese.
- Cover with the top halves of the buns.
4. Bake:
- Brush the tops of the buns with melted butter. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and oregano.
- Place the tray in the preheated oven and bake until the cheese melts and the buns are warm.
5. Serve:
Serve hot with fries, your favourite cold drinks, and dipping sauces. Enjoy!
Pro Tips for Perfect Sliders:
- For extra spiciness, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the filling.
- Customise the veggies by adding or substituting with your favourites like spinach or jalapeños.
- Use freshly baked buns for the best taste and texture.
