Chipotle Chicken And Cotija Sliders Recipes

CHIPOTLE CHICKEN FAJITAS

Steps:

• Place chicken in a bowl, add chipotle, and salt and toss until meat is well coated. Set aside.
• Heat 1 teaspoon of the oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. When it smokes, add half of chicken and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 1 to 2 minutes per side. Remove to a plate and, return pan to stove, add 1 more teaspoon of the oil, and repeat with second batch.
• Add remaining 1 teaspoon of the oil, add onion and garlic and cook until golden and soft, about 2 minutes. Add peppers and cook until softened and golden brown, about 3 to 5 minutes.
• Return chicken and any accumulated juices to pan, add broth and cook until sauce is slightly reduced, chicken is cooked through, and peppers are soft, about 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in oregano, taste, and adjust seasoning, as necessary. Serve immediately over steamed rice or potatoes.

CHICKEN CHIPOTLE SLIDERS

Steps:

• For the chipotle aioli: Process the mayonnaise, cilantro, lime juice, honey, chipotle peppers and adobo sauce in a food processor until combined. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
• For the sliders: Line a baking sheet with parchment. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chicken, taco season and oil. Form 12 patties roughly 1/2-inch thick and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Refrigerate for 30 to 60 minutes.
• Prepare a grill for medium direct heat. Grill the sliders until the edges start to turn a lighter white and the juices pool at the top, about 3 minutes. Flip the sliders and place a piece of cheese on each. Remove the sliders when the cheese is melted and the internal temperature of the chicken hits 165 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer.
• Place a slider on the bottom section of a bun, top with some aioli, watercress and the top section of the bun.

HONEY-CHIPOTLE CHICKEN SLIDERS

Steps:

• Combine honey, water, ketchup, vinegar, chili powder, salt, and hot sauce for honey-chipotle sauce in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring frequently, 2 to 3 minutes. When reduced to desired consistency, remove from heat.
• Combine flour, garlic powder, salt, and pepper for chicken in a shallow bowl. Place beaten eggs in a separate bowl. Combine bread crumbs and paprika in a third bowl. Coat chicken tenders in the flour mixture, then into the egg mixture, and then in the bread crumb mixture.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place chicken in the hot oil and cook until the breading is golden brown and the chicken is fully white and no longer pink or translucent in the center, 3 to 6 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
• Toss tenders in honey-chipotle sauced until coated and place on the bottom half of potato rolls. Top chicken with a dill pickle round and lettuce. Serve.

CHIPOTLE SLIDERS

Steps:

• Place 2 rolls in a food processor; process until crumbly. Transfer to a large bowl; add the salt, pepper and 6 teaspoons chipotle peppers. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 10 patties., Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160° and juices run clear. Top with cheese. Grill 1 minute longer or until cheese is melted., Split remaining rolls and grill, cut side down, over medium heat for 30-60 seconds or until toasted. Combine mayonnaise and remaining chipotle peppers; spread over roll bottoms. Top each with a burger. Replace roll tops.