Spicy Peanut Butter Chicken Salad Sliders

  • Difficulty: Intermediate
  • Prep Time: 25 min
  • Total Time: 35 min
Spicy Peanut Butter Chicken Salad Sliders

Ingredients

  • 1 brioche slider bun, split and toasted
  • 4 ounces spicy peanut butter chicken salad (see recipe)
  • Garnish
  • fresh microgreens as desired
  • freshly cracked black pepper as desired
  • 2 sliced tomatoes, as desired
  • 2 butter lettuce leaves, as desired

Nutrients Per Serving

Calories: 410
Calories from Fat: 129
Fat: 18 g
Carbohydrates: 41 g
Cholesterol: 100 mg
Protein: 22 g
Fiber: 2 g
Sodium: 560 mg

Directions

  1. This recipe is created for foodservice chefs (or advanced adventurous home cooks). For recipes for home chefs, click here.
  2. Prepare spicy peanut butter chicken salad (recipe below).
  3. Top heel of each slider bun with 2 ounces of the spicy peanut butter chicken salad.
  4. Garnish with fresh micro greens and cracked black pepper.
  5. Serve with sliced tomato and butter lettuce on the side.
  6. Spicy Peanut Butter Chicken Salad
  7. Yield: 10 servings, 4 oz. per serving
  8. Ingredients
  9. 8 chicken thighs boneless/skinless
  10. 1 cup mayo
  11. 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
  12. 2 tablespoons hot sauce
  13. 2 tablespoons honey
  14. 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  15. 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  16. 2 teaspoons peanut butter powder
  17. 0.5 cup fresh celery leaves, chopped
  18. 0.5 cup small diced red bell pepper
  19. 0.5 cup small diced green bell pepper
  20. Salt and pepper to taste
  21. Directions
  22. 1. In a pot, bring enough water to fully submerge the chicken to a gentle simmer (about 180°F). Add the chicken breasts and poach for 12-15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove and let rest before dicing. Dice chicken and place under refrigeration until chilled.
  23. 2. Prepare dressing: in a mixing bowl combine mayo, Greek yogurt, hot sauce, honey, salt, pepper, and peanut butter whisking to combine until smooth and uniform.
  24. 3. With a spatula, fold in the diced chicken, celery leaves, red and green bell peppers. Mix until combined.
  25. 4. Taste and add adjust seasonings to taste. Store under refrigeration and use within 3-5 days.

Nutrients Per Serving

Calories: 410
Calories from Fat: 129
Fat: 18 g
Carbohydrates: 41 g
Cholesterol: 100 mg
Protein: 22 g
Fiber: 2 g
Sodium: 560 mg