Healthy Baked Chicken Sliders (Printable)

Tender baked chicken patties on whole wheat buns with crisp veggies and tangy yogurt sauce.

# Components:

→ Chicken Patties

01 - 1.1 lb ground chicken breast
02 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
03 - 1 clove garlic, minced
04 - 1 egg, lightly beaten
05 - ½ cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
06 - 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
07 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
08 - ½ tsp smoked paprika
09 - ½ tsp salt
10 - ¼ tsp black pepper

→ Yogurt Sauce

11 - ½ cup low-fat Greek yogurt
12 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
13 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill or parsley
14 - ½ tsp garlic powder
15 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ Assembly

16 - 8 whole wheat slider buns
17 - 1 small tomato, sliced
18 - 1 small cucumber, sliced
19 - 2 oz baby spinach or lettuce leaves
20 - 8 thin slices red onion

# Method:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, onion, garlic, egg, breadcrumbs, mustard, parsley, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix until just combined.
03 - Divide mixture into 8 equal portions and form each into a small patty.
04 - Place patties on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F.
05 - While patties bake, stir together Greek yogurt, lemon juice, dill or parsley, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
06 - Optionally, toast slider buns lightly before assembly.
07 - Spread a layer of yogurt sauce on the bottom half of each bun, add a patty, then top with tomato, cucumber, spinach or lettuce, and red onion. Add more sauce if desired. Cover with the top bun.
08 - Serve sliders immediately while warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • One pot meal
  • Freezer friendly
02 -
  • Spice up the patties with a pinch of chili flakes or smoked chipotle powder
  • Swap Greek yogurt sauce for light mayonnaise or avocado spread if preferred
03 -
  • Make sure not to over mix the chicken to keep patties tender
  • Use fresh herbs for a brighter sauce flavor
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