Alabama White Blackened Chicken Sliders
Mouthwatering sliders featuring juicy blackened chicken topped with a creamy Alabama white sauce, perfect for gatherings and family dinners.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 2-3 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts Pat dry before seasoning
- 2-3 tablespoons Cajun seasoning Adjust for spiciness
- 1 tablespoon high-smoke point oil Avocado or grapeseed oil works best
For the Sliders
- 12 pieces slider buns Lightly toasted optional
- 1 cup mayonnaise Base for Alabama white sauce
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1-2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper Optional for sauce
- to taste sliced pickles For topping
- to taste shredded lettuce For topping
- to taste sliced tomatoes Optional for topping
Instructions
Prepare Alabama White Sauce
- Combine mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, prepared horseradish, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, black pepper, garlic powder, and a pinch of cayenne pepper in a medium bowl.
- Whisk until well blended, cover and refrigerate while preparing the chicken.
Cook the Chicken
- Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels and rub Cajun seasoning generously all over.
- Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until smoking hot, add oil, and carefully place chicken inside.
- Cook chicken for 3-5 minutes on each side until a dark crust forms and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Remove chicken from skillet, let rest for a few minutes, then slice or shred for sliders.
Assemble the Sliders
- Spread a generous amount of chilled Alabama white sauce on both halves of each slider bun.
- Add sliced or shredded chicken on the bottom bun, followed by pickles and shredded lettuce.
- Consider adding sliced tomatoes, cap with the top buns, and serve immediately.
Notes
Feel free to customize spiciness and avoid overcooking the chicken. The sauce can be made a day ahead for better flavor.