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Big Game Chicken Sliders
Big Game Chicken Sliders
These sliders will be the talk of your friends long after the game is over: succulent roasted garlic chicken burgers atop pillowy soft focaccia bread. The final wow factor is the basil mayonnaise and homemade tomato jam condiments.
Recipe Source: Peter Kuhr
Recipe Source: Peter Kuhr
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Recipe: Big Game Chicken Sliders
Big Game Chicken Sliders
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Servings16
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Ingredients
ROASTED GARLIC: 2 heads fresh garlic
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pinch sea salt
1 pinch freshly cracked black pepper
FOR THE CHICKEN PATTIES: 4 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
4 tablespoons prepared roasted garlic
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
2 pounds ground chicken, dark meat preferred
FOR THE TOMATO JAM: 1 1/4 pound fresh grape or cherry tomatoes, multi-colored
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
3/4 cup fresh shallots, chopped
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red chili flakes
3 tablespoons olive oil
FOR THE BASIL MAYO: 1 cup fresh basil leaves
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
TO BUILD SLIDERS: 2 loaves focaccia bread
1 pound sharp provolone cheese
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1 ounce fresh baby arugula or watercress
Directions
  1. TO MAKE THE ROASTED GARLIC: Prepare roasted garlic by cutting off the top of the heads to expose the cloves.
  2. Place garlic in a foil boat and top with olive oil, salt and pepper; close foil over garlic heads. Place covered foil boat in a small baking dish into the oven at 400 F to roast for 25-30 minutes until garlic is tender.
  3. Remove and cool slightly. Once cool, smash the garlic head on its side to remove the garlic cloves, reserve.
  4. TO MAKE THE CHICKEN PATTIES: Mix basil, prepared roasted garlic, salt and pepper in a large bowl with ground chicken and marinate for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
  5. Once marinated, form 16 2-oz. patties. Place patties in the refrigerator until ready to cook.
  6. TO MAKE THE TOMATO JAM: Heat oven to 400 F. Slice tomatoes in half and place in a small bowl with thyme, shallots, salt, pepper, chili flakes and oil; mix gently.
  7. Place mixture on a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet and roast in oven, tossing occasionally, until tomatoes are golden brown and melted (approximately 25-30 minutes). Remove. Let cool and place in a container. Refrigerate before using.
  8. TO MAKE THE BASIL MAYO: Place basil leaves, mayonnaise, salt and pepper in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth and vibrant green.
  9. Using a round cutter or sharp knife, cut focaccia to make small buns and split in half.
  10. Place prepared chicken patties on a medium hot grill, cook 2-3 minutes and flip, then cook until internal temperature reaches 165 F (another 3-4 minutes).
  11. Top with Provolone to melt, remove and keep warm. Toast the mini focaccia buns on the grill.
  12. TO BUILD SLIDERS: Start with the bottom bun, add thinly sliced red onion, a cooked cheesy grilled chicken patty, a tablespoon of prepared chilled tomato jam and some baby arugula or watercress.
  13. Add a smear of fresh basil mayo to the top bun and affix to slider. Serve immediately.
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Makes 16 servings
ROASTED GARLIC: 2 heads fresh garlic
Fresh Garlic Bulb
Fresh Garlic Bulb, 0.2 Pound
$1.40 avg/ea$6.99/lb
2 tablespoons olive oil
L&B Extra Virgin Olive Oil
L&B Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 16.9 Ounce
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1 pinch sea salt
Alessi Sea Salt
Alessi Sea Salt, 2.83 Ounce
$3.29$1.16/oz
1 pinch freshly cracked black pepper
L&B Cracked Black Pepper
L&B Cracked Black Pepper, 1.7 Ounce
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FOR THE CHICKEN PATTIES: 4 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
L&B Fresh Organic Basil
L&B Fresh Organic Basil, 0.75 Ounce
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$2.84 was $3.79$3.79/oz
4 tablespoons prepared roasted garlic
Spice World Roasted Garlic
Spice World Roasted Garlic, 4.5 Ounce
$3.99$0.89/oz
1 teaspoon sea salt
Alessi Sea Salt
Alessi Sea Salt, 2.83 Ounce
$3.29$1.16/oz
1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
L&B Cracked Black Pepper
L&B Cracked Black Pepper, 1.7 Ounce
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2 pounds ground chicken, dark meat preferred
Bell & Evans Ground Chicken Breast
Bell & Evans Ground Chicken Breast, 16 Ounce
$8.69$0.54/oz
FOR THE TOMATO JAM: 1 1/4 pound fresh grape or cherry tomatoes, multi-colored
NatureSweet Organics Grape Tomatoes
NatureSweet Organics Grape Tomatoes, 10 Ounce
25% Off Organic Produce
$4.49 was $5.99$0.45/oz
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
L&B Fresh Thyme
L&B Fresh Thyme, 0.75 Ounce
$3.49$4.65/oz
3/4 cup fresh shallots, chopped
Shallots
Shallots, 0.13 Pound
$0.78 avg/ea$5.99/lb
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Alessi Sea Salt
Alessi Sea Salt, 2.83 Ounce
$3.29$1.16/oz
1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
L&B Cracked Black Pepper
L&B Cracked Black Pepper, 1.7 Ounce
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1/4 teaspoon crushed red chili flakes
L&B Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
L&B Crushed Red Pepper Flakes, 1.5 Ounce
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3 tablespoons olive oil
L&B Extra Virgin Olive Oil
L&B Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 16.9 Ounce
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FOR THE BASIL MAYO: 1 cup fresh basil leaves
L&B Fresh Organic Basil
L&B Fresh Organic Basil, 0.75 Ounce
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$2.84 was $3.79$3.79/oz
1 cup mayonnaise
Kewpie Mayonnaise
Kewpie Mayonnaise, 12 Ounce
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$5.99 was $6.99$0.50/oz
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Alessi Sea Salt
Alessi Sea Salt, 2.83 Ounce
$3.29$1.16/oz
1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
L&B Cracked Black Pepper
L&B Cracked Black Pepper, 1.7 Ounce
Huge Deal
$5.43 was $6.79$3.19/oz
TO BUILD SLIDERS: 2 loaves focaccia bread
Izzio Artisan Bakery Rosemary Garlic Focaccia Bread
Izzio Artisan Bakery Rosemary Garlic Focaccia Bread, 11 Ounce
$4.99$0.45/oz
1 pound sharp provolone cheese
Crystal Farms Smoked Provolone Cheese Slices
Crystal Farms Smoked Provolone Cheese Slices, 7 Ounce
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$3.50 was $4.49$0.50/oz
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
Red Onions
Red Onions, 1 Pound
$2.49 avg/ea$2.49/lb
1 ounce fresh baby arugula or watercress
Organic Watercress Bunch
Organic Watercress Bunch, 1 Each
25% Off Organic Produce
$3.74 was $4.99

Directions

  1. TO MAKE THE ROASTED GARLIC: Prepare roasted garlic by cutting off the top of the heads to expose the cloves.
  2. Place garlic in a foil boat and top with olive oil, salt and pepper; close foil over garlic heads. Place covered foil boat in a small baking dish into the oven at 400 F to roast for 25-30 minutes until garlic is tender.
  3. Remove and cool slightly. Once cool, smash the garlic head on its side to remove the garlic cloves, reserve.
  4. TO MAKE THE CHICKEN PATTIES: Mix basil, prepared roasted garlic, salt and pepper in a large bowl with ground chicken and marinate for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
  5. Once marinated, form 16 2-oz. patties. Place patties in the refrigerator until ready to cook.
  6. TO MAKE THE TOMATO JAM: Heat oven to 400 F. Slice tomatoes in half and place in a small bowl with thyme, shallots, salt, pepper, chili flakes and oil; mix gently.
  7. Place mixture on a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet and roast in oven, tossing occasionally, until tomatoes are golden brown and melted (approximately 25-30 minutes). Remove. Let cool and place in a container. Refrigerate before using.
  8. TO MAKE THE BASIL MAYO: Place basil leaves, mayonnaise, salt and pepper in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth and vibrant green.
  9. Using a round cutter or sharp knife, cut focaccia to make small buns and split in half.
  10. Place prepared chicken patties on a medium hot grill, cook 2-3 minutes and flip, then cook until internal temperature reaches 165 F (another 3-4 minutes).
  11. Top with Provolone to melt, remove and keep warm. Toast the mini focaccia buns on the grill.
  12. TO BUILD SLIDERS: Start with the bottom bun, add thinly sliced red onion, a cooked cheesy grilled chicken patty, a tablespoon of prepared chilled tomato jam and some baby arugula or watercress.
  13. Add a smear of fresh basil mayo to the top bun and affix to slider. Serve immediately.