Healthy Baked Chicken Sliders (View Print Version)

Juicy baked chicken patties on whole wheat buns with fresh veggies and a tangy yogurt sauce for a wholesome meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken Patties

01 - 1.1 lb ground chicken breast
02 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
03 - 1 clove garlic, minced
04 - 1 large egg, lightly beaten
05 - ½ cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
06 - 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
07 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
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 fresh dill or parsley, chopped
14 - ½ tsp garlic powder
15 - Salt and black 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, mix ground chicken, onion, garlic, egg, breadcrumbs, Dijon mustard, parsley, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until just combined.
03 - Divide mixture into 8 equal parts and shape each into a small patty.
04 - Place patties on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 18 to 20 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F.
05 - While patties bake, stir Greek yogurt, lemon juice, dill or parsley, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until well combined.
06 - Lightly toast slider buns if desired.
07 - Spread yogurt sauce on bottom half of each bun, add a chicken patty, tomato, cucumber, spinach or lettuce, and red onion. Add more sauce if preferred, then cover with 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 -
  • For gluten free sliders use gluten free breadcrumbs and buns
  • Toast slider buns for extra crispness
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