Description
Game day, lazy Sunday, or snack-attack Tuesday—these Crispy Jalapeño BBQ Chicken Sliders bring the party. Tender BBQ chicken tucked into pillowy brioche, topped with crispy golden jalapeños and a creamy drizzle of ranch or chipotle mayo. Sweet, smoky, crunchy, creamy—every bite is fireworks. Ready in about 30 minutes, they’re your new MVP. Let’s build some flavor bombs!
Ingredients
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2 cups shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie = gold)
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½ cup BBQ sauce (mix sweet + spicy for max flavor)
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12 brioche or slider buns
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2 fresh jalapeños, thinly sliced
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½ cup buttermilk (or milk + lemon juice)
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½ cup flour
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½ tsp each: paprika, salt | ¼ tsp pepper
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Oil for frying (canola or vegetable)
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Ranch or chipotle mayo for topping
Flavor Upgrades:
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Cheese slice (pepper jack, cheddar, gouda)
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Pineapple ring or mango chutney
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Pulled pork or brisket instead of chicken
Instructions
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Mix Chicken: Toss warm shredded chicken with BBQ sauce. Keep warm.
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Crispy Jalapeños:
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Soak slices in buttermilk 5 mins
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Dredge in seasoned flour
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Fry in ½” hot oil (350°F) 1–2 mins/side until golden
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Drain on rack, sprinkle with salt
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Toast Buns: Split and toast cut-side in dry skillet (30 secs).
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Assemble:
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Bottom bun → BBQ chicken → 2–3 fried jalapeños
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Drizzle sauce → Top bun → Gentle press
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Serve Hot: Garnish with extra jalapeños and crunchy slaw or fries!
Notes
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Use gloves when slicing jalapeños
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Fry in batches for max crispiness
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Wire rack = no soggy bottoms
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
Nutrition
- Calories: 310 cal Per Slice
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g