Jerk Chicken Sliders
INGREDIENTS:
Chicken
1.25 lb boneless chicken thighs
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
2 tbsp jerk marinade
Jerk Sauce
4 tbsp jerk marinade
1 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp ketchup
1 tbsp water (or less, just to loosen things up)
Slaw
1/4 green cabbage, thinly sliced
1/8 red cabbage, thinly sliced
1/4 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
1/2 carrot, grated
1/4 onion, grated
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup granulated sugar (or to taste)
Salt & pepper to taste
Buns
1 pack Sweet Hawaiian slider buns
4 tbsp butter, melted
Light mayo
INSTRUCTIONS:
1) Season the chicken with onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and jerk marinade. Grill the chicken over medium-high heat for 8 minutes per side (16 minutes total) or until it reaches 165 degrees internally. Rest for 5-10 minutes before shredding.
2) In a small bowl, mix together the jerk marinade, brown sugar, ketchup. Gradually add the water until it reaches your desired consistency.
3) Toss together the prepared green and red cabbage, bell pepper, carrot, and onion with the apple cider vinegar, granulated sugar, and salt & pepper to taste.
4) Split the buns open, place them on a baking tray (inside facing up) and brush with melted butter. Toast the buns at 400 degrees for 3-5 minutes or until they are toasted to your liking. Watch them closely so they do not burn.
5) To build the sliders, lightly brush mayo on the bottom buns, add the shredded chicken, drizzle with jerk sauce, add a layer of slaw, then top with the top buns.
Enjoy!
