Description
Soft slider buns filled with juicy harissa-spiced chicken, a creamy tangy sauce, crisp romaine, and pickles, then baked until warm and lightly golden. These bold, cozy sliders are perfect for parties, weeknight dinners, or casual entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 3 tablespoons harissa paste
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 12 slider buns
- 2 cups shredded romaine lettuce
- 12 slices cucumber pickles
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or line a sheet pan.
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium bowl, stir together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, minced garlic, 2 tablespoons of harissa paste, smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken thighs with the remaining 1 tablespoon harissa paste and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- Assemble the Dish: Cook the chicken for 5 to 6 minutes per side until fully cooked. Rest for 5 minutes, then chop or shred. Toss the chicken with about two thirds of the creamy sauce. Slice the slider buns and place the bottom halves in the baking dish. Add shredded romaine, the creamy harissa chicken, and pickle slices. Spread the remaining sauce on the cut side of the top buns and place them on top.
- Cook to Perfection: Brush the tops with melted butter and bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the buns are warm and lightly golden.
- Finishing Touches: Let the sliders rest for 2 to 3 minutes before slicing.
- Serve and Enjoy: Cut into individual sliders and serve warm.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for the juiciest texture.
- Adjust the heat by using more or less harissa paste.
- Add sliced provolone or mozzarella if you want a cheesy version.
- For make-ahead prep, cook the filling up to 2 days in advance and assemble before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 sliders
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 118mg