Can I add cheese to grilled chicken sliders?

You can add cheese to these sliders. Some great options are crumbled feta cheese, fresh mozzarella, or a slice of cheddar cheese.

What kinds of buns can I use for this slider recipe?

You can make your own buns, use sweet Hawaiian rolls, or some soft slider buns from the grocery store. Any of these would work perfectly.

Do I need to marinate the chicken for this recipe?

This recipe calls for the chicken to be marinated before cooking it, and this is so that all those good flavors soak into the chicken. Marinate for at least 15 minutes but no more than 30 minutes.

Cilantro Lime Grilled Chicken Sliders

Name: Grilled Chicken Sliders Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 3 Tbsp. fresh lime juice; 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt; 6 chicken thighs, skinless, boneless, sliced in half, about 2 lbs. total; Black pepper, to taste; 2 plum tomatoes, chopped; 2 large ripe avocados; 1 Tbsp. finely chopped white onion; 2 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh cilantro; 2-3 Tbsp. fresh lime juice; 1 clove garlic, minced; Kosher salt, to taste; 12 slider buns

Description

These grilled chicken sliders are made with chicken thighs that are quickly marinated in cilantro, lime, and garlic. Then grilled until juicy tender and served topped with delicious guacamole.

Ingredients

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Chicken

1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
3 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
1/4 cup olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
6 chicken thighs, skinless, boneless, sliced in half, about 2 lbs. total
Black pepper, to taste

Guacamole

2 plum tomatoes, chopped
2 large ripe avocados
1 Tbsp. finely chopped white onion
2 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh cilantro
2–3 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
1 clove garlic, minced
Kosher salt, to taste

To Serve

12 slider buns

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Instructions

Prepare the chicken marinade by whisking together cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, and salt. Add black pepper to taste.
Add chicken thighs to the marinade and toss to coat all over. Cover the bowl and place in the refrigerator for no more than 30 minutes.
While the chicken is marinating, prepare the guacamole by adding all of the ingredients into a bowl and with a fork, mash everything together until chunky consistency. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Preheat the grill on medium-high and grill the chicken for about 3 minutes on each side or until cooked through. Transfer to a plate and loosely cover with aluminum foil until ready to serve.
To assemble: place grilled chicken on the bottom bun, top with a good heaping of guacamole, and close with top bun. Serve immediately. Makes 12 sliders.

Notes

Leftovers: Store grilled chicken in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Leftover guacamole can be covered and stored in the refrigerator for no more than 1 day before it begins to brown.
Recipe originally published June 2015

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slider
Calories: 298
Sugar: 4.1 g
Sodium: 550 mg
Fat: 13 g
Carbohydrates: 25.9 g
Protein: 19.7 g
Cholesterol: 70 mg