Baja Chicken & Slaw Sliders

Total Time

Prep: 30 min. Grill: 10 min.

Makes

8 servings

Updated: Jul. 06, 2023
Between the flavorful sauce and colorful, crunchy slaw, these hand-held sandwiches demand attention from party-goers. —Janet Hynes, Racine, Wisconsin
Baja Chicken & Slaw Sliders Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest
  • 1/4 teaspoon lime juice
  • SLAW:
  • 1 cup broccoli coleslaw mix
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped sweet red pepper
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped sweet onion
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
  • 2 teaspoons finely chopped seeded jalapeno pepper
  • 2 teaspoons lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • SLIDERS:
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
  • 8 Hawaiian sweet rolls, split
  • 8 small lettuce leaves
  • 8 slices tomato

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, combine sour cream, lime zest and lime juice. In another small bowl, combine slaw ingredients. Chill sauce and slaw until serving.
  2. Cut each chicken breast in half widthwise; flatten to 1/2-in. thickness. Sprinkle with seasonings.
  3. Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, rub on grill rack to coat lightly. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 4-7 minutes on each side or until no longer pink.
  4. Grill rolls, cut sides down, 30-60 seconds or until toasted. Serve chicken on rolls with lettuce, tomato, sauce and slaw.
Peppers (Hot)
Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.

Nutrition Facts

1 slider: 195 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 34mg cholesterol, 384mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 17g protein.