Ramadan cravings are serious, no matter what we need an appetizer and a main dish every day. To skip some workload I made these two in one tandoori chicken sliders which is a perfect appetizer and a main dish. A spicy, creamy, and cheesy filling paired with soft decadent slider buns along with herb butter is everything you need for iftar.
Ingredients for Tandoori Sliders
Boneless chicken
I used boneless chicken breasts and cut them to half-inch pieces. Chicken thighs are another alternative that makes very juicy filling. Marinate the chicken for at least half an hour, or you can do this step night before.
Spices
Tandoori masala, salt, red chili, Kashmiri chili, cumin, and coriander powder are my go-to spices for any desi recipe. I don’t use only tandoori masala because it’s very salty and I need to adjust the spices to my liking.
Herb butter
Take room temperature butter and mix some finely chopped cilantro and fresh garlic. Mix everything, and your garlic butter is ready.
Slider buns
Slider buns that are not sweet are typically used but feel free to use any type of bun that suits your preferences.
Toppings
The toppings I chose – red onion, spring onion, and cheese – are the perfect combination for this dish. Trust me, you won’t be disappointed. And if you want to take it to the next level, don’t forget to add a generous dollop of mayonnaise and a drizzle of ketchup. It’s a winning combination that will leave your taste buds craving for more.
How to serve tandoori chicken sliders
Sliders are so versatile and filling, you can use them as an appetizer or a main dish. I made those for Iftar and I didn’t need any other main dishes for the dinner. Serve with some green chutney for extra spiciness and flavor.
Tandoori chicken sliders
Equipment
- oven or air fryer
Ingredients
- 1 lbs boneless chicken
- 1 package slider buns pack of 12
- 1 cup shredded cheese of your choice
- 1/2 red onion optional
Ingredients for marination
- 1 tbsp tandoori masala of your choice
- 1/4 cup yogurt
- 1/4 tsp salt adjust it if tandoori masala has salt or not
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika or Kashmiri chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1/2 tsp red chili or to taste
Ingredients for herb butter
- 4 tbsp butter room temperature
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp finely chopped cilantro or parsley
Instructions
Marinate the chicken
- Cut the chicken to 1/2 an inch cubes.
- Mix all the ingredients mentioned in the marinade for the chicken and marinate the chicken for half an hour.
Prepare herb butter and toppings
- Finely chop garlic and cilantro and mix with the butter. Set the butter aside.
- Slice your onions and grate the cheese.
Cook the chicken
- Add the marinated chicken to a pan and cook it for 10-12 minutes on high heat.
- Cook the chicken until all of the water is dry.
Layer sliders
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Cut the top half of the sliders, and add a layer of cooked chicken, some red onions, green onions, and cheese of your choice.
- Add the top layer of buns, and brush with some herb butter.
- Bake at 350°F for 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
Video
Notes
- Add any toppings, green chutney, mayonnaise, or ketchup.
- Adjust it according to your taste buds.