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Chicken caesar salad sliders made with King's Hawaiian sweet rolls, filled with lettuce and dressing on cutting board

Crispy Chopped Chicken Caesar Sliders

Viral chopped-style chicken caesar sliders built on crispy fried chicken tenders, scratch Caesar dressing, parmesan crisps, and croutons, all chopped together and piled onto garlic-toasted sweet Hawaiian rolls.
Servings 12 sliders
Calories 420 kcal
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Equipment

  • Blackstone or Flat-Top Griddle
  • Large Cutting Board
  • Sharp Chef's Knife
  • Mixing Bowls

Ingredients
  

Sliders

  • 1 package sweet Hawaiian rolls
  • 5-6 crispy fried chicken tenders homemade, frozen, or deli
  • 4 cups shredded romaine lettuce
  • 1 cup parmesan crisps or parmesan chip wedges
  • 1 cup croutons
  • 1/2 cup freshly shredded parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp melted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • fresh cracked black pepper to taste

Homemade Caesar Dressing

  • 1 cup mayo
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp anchovy paste optional but recommended
  • 1-2 tbsp olive oil
  • fresh cracked black pepper plus a splash of water if needed

Instructions
 

  • Whisk mayo, lemon juice, Dijon, garlic, parmesan, Worcestershire, and anchovy paste. Add olive oil, black pepper, and a splash of water if thick. Refrigerate.
  • Cook the crispy fried chicken tenders until golden and crispy. Rest a few minutes before chopping.
  • On a large cutting board, chop the romaine, chicken, parmesan crisps, and croutons together until bite-sized. Drizzle with Caesar dressing and chop lightly until coated. Do not over-chop.
  • Mix melted butter with minced garlic. Brush over the sweet rolls. Toast on a griddle, skillet, or oven until golden and crisp.
  • Pile the chopped Caesar mixture onto the toasted rolls. Top with extra parmesan, black pepper, and an optional squeeze of lemon. Serve immediately.

Notes

Grill Master Tip: Don't over-chop the filling. Texture is the point of a chopped sandwich. Chop just until combined and bite-sized so you keep crunch from the chicken, croutons, and lettuce.
Fresh Parmesan: Shred from a block. It has better flavor and melts smoother than pre-shredded.
Shortcut: Frozen or deli fried chicken tenders work great. Cook until extra crispy before chopping.
Toast the Rolls: A well-toasted garlic-buttered roll prevents sogginess and holds the filling together.
Make Ahead: Caesar dressing keeps up to 3 days refrigerated. Assemble sliders fresh for best texture.