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.
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.
Nutrition
Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 21gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 780mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8g
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