Fun Food Essentials Cajun Chicken Fritter Sliders Recipes

CAJUN SLIDERS

Steps:

• Preheat broiler. Lightly coat a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray and set aside.
• In a medium bowl, combine turkey, chicken (or beef), Ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning, and hot sauce. Form the mixture into four fat patties (each should be a little wider than the bun) and set aside.
• Lightly coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium. Place patties in pan, cover and cook for 4 minutes, than flip and cook for 4 to 5 more minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165 F on a cooking thermometer.
• In a small bowl, stir together mayonnaise and mustard, then spread on the inside of each bun. Put a patty on the bottom of each bun, top with an onion slice and 2 strips of bell pepper, and cover with bun tops. Serve immediately.

OVEN-FRIED CHICKEN SLIDERS

Steps:

• Whisk mayonnaise, hot sauce, onion, garlic, paprika, and jalapeños together in a medium bowl; set aside until ready to use.
• Place a rack in middle of oven; preheat to 450°. Cut each chicken thigh in half crosswise; you should have 12 equal pieces. Whisk egg, honey and 1/4 cup spicy mayonnaise and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, in a large bowl until completely combined. Reserve remaining spicy mayonnaise for the rolls. Toss chicken in the egg mixture until all pieces are coated and let sit uncovered at room temperature while you toast the bread crumbs.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. As soon as you see small wisps of smoke from the oil, add panko and 1/4 teaspoons salt and toss to coat. Cook, tossing often, until golden brown, 6-8 minutes. Let cool in pan 10 minutes.
• Place a wire rack inside a rimmed baking sheet. Lift chicken from bowl, letting excess egg mixture drip back into bowl. Coat in toasted panko, pressing to adhere, then transfer to rack, spacing evenly apart. Repeat with remaining chicken and panko.
• Bake chicken until cooked through, juices run clear when thighs are pierced with a knife, and panko mixture is slightly darkened in color, 15-20 minutes. Let chicken cool 10 minutes.
• Liberally spread remaining seasoned mayonnaise over cut/toasted sides of buns. Build sandwiches with pickles, fried chicken, shredded lettuce, and more hot sauce, if desired.
• Do ahead: spicy mayonnaise can be made 3 days ahead, cover and chill.

FUN FOOD ESSENTIALS: CAJUN CHICKEN FRITTER SLIDERS

Steps:

• 1. PREP/PREPARE
• 2. THE FILLING
• 3. Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
• 4. Add all the filling ingredients to a non-reactive bowl, and reserve.
• 5. Chef's Tip: Since Creole seasoning can be quite spicy, add any salt and pepper at the very last. You may find that it's seasoned well enough. I would also be careful with the Creole seasoning... maybe just add half, and then taste. The right combination of Creole seasoning, salt, and pepper will really help to bring out the flavors in this recipe. Have fun... experiment.
• 6. THE CHICKEN
• 7. Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
• 8. Dice the chicken into small bits, about 1/2 inch (1.3cm).
• 9. Toss the chicken with the filling.
• 10. Cover and place into the refrigerator, for 2 or more hours.
• 11. Remove from the refrigerator, and give the ingredients a final toss.
• 12. Add the grapeseed oil to a sauté pan over medium heat.
• 13. Add the chicken mixture to the hot pan, in 2.5 ounce (70g) portions, and flatten into discs.
• 14. Chef's Note: Sauté until beginning to brown, about 3 - 5 minutes
• 15. Flip and continue to cook until browned, and cooked through, about 3 - 4 additional minutes.
• 16. THE ASSEMBLY
• 17. Split open a slider bun, and then add some Creole spread, or other sauce of your choosing.
• 18. PLATE/PRESENT
• 19. Serve casual style on a large plate with some chips or other sides. Enjoy.
• 20. Keep the faith, and keep cooking.