Crispy chicken tenders tossed in barbecue sauce and served on slider buns for irresistible bite‑sized sandwiches.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
The combination of crunchy chicken, smoky BBQ sauce, and soft buns makes these sliders perfect for parties, snacks, or casual dinners.
ingredients
(Tip: You can find the complete list of ingredients and their measurements in the recipe card below.)
- Chicken breast tenders
- Flour
- Eggs, beaten
- Breadcrumbs
- Salt and pepper
- Oil for frying
- BBQ sauce
- Slider buns
- Lettuce (optional)
directions
- Bread tenders by coating in flour, egg, and breadcrumbs.
- Fry in hot oil until golden and cooked through.
- Toss in barbecue sauce until well coated.
- Place on buns, add lettuce if desired, and serve immediately.
Servings and timing
Makes 8 sliders. Prep time: 15 minutes; cook time: 10 minutes; total time: 25 minutes.
Variations
- Use buffalo or sriracha sauce instead of BBQ.
- Add pickles or coleslaw to the sliders.
- Bake chicken for a lighter version.
storage/reheating
Separate chicken and buns in airtight containers; refrigerate up to 2 days. Reheat chicken in oven at 175 °C for about 10 minutes.
FAQs
Can I use frozen tenders?
Yes—thaw fully before breading and frying.
Can I bake them instead?
Yes, at 200 °C for about 20 minutes, flipping halfway.
How spicy are they?
They are mild—use spicy BBQ for more kick.
Can I use cornmeal in breading?
Yes—mix breadcrumbs and cornmeal for crunch.
What buns work best?
Soft slider or dinner rolls are ideal.
Are sliders kid‑friendly?
Yes, their size and flavor make them appealing.
Can I prep ahead?
Make chicken ahead, warm and assemble before serving.
What side dishes go well?
Coleslaw, chips, or sweet potato fries.
Are they freezer‑friendly?
Freeze cooked tenders, thaw and reheat before saucing and assembling.
Do I add cheese?
Optional—cheddar or pepper jack works nicely.
Conclusion
Mini crispy BBQ chicken sandwiches combine ease and flavor into perfect handheld bites—ideal for game days, family dinners, or gatherings.
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Mini Crispy BBQ Chicken Sandwiches
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 sliders 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Fry
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Description
Crispy chicken tenders tossed in barbecue sauce and served on slider buns for irresistible bite‑sized sandwiches.
Ingredients
- 8 chicken breast tenders
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 8 slider buns
- Lettuce (optional)
Instructions
- Season chicken tenders with salt and pepper.
- Coat each tender in flour, dip in beaten egg, and then cover with breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil to 175 °C (350 °F) and fry tenders until golden brown and fully cooked, about 3–4 minutes per side.
- Drain on paper towels and toss in BBQ sauce until well coated.
- Place each chicken piece on a slider bun, add lettuce if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use buffalo or sriracha sauce instead of BBQ for a spicy twist.
- Add pickles, cheese, or coleslaw for extra flavor and crunch.
- Bake tenders at 200 °C (400 °F) for 20 minutes as a lighter option.
- Store chicken and buns separately; reheat chicken in oven for best texture.
- Freeze cooked tenders for later; thaw and reheat before adding sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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