Ingredients
Method
Prepare the chicken:
- Season the chicken pieces with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika on both sides.
- Drizzle with avocado oil and mix well. Set aside to marinate briefly.
Make the dry batter:
- In a bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, garlic powder, black pepper, smoked paprika powder, and salt.
- Mix well and set aside.
Prepare the wet batter:
- In another bowl, whisk together the egg and water until fully combined.
Prepare the breadcrumbs:
- In a separate bowl, mix the panko breadcrumbs with dried parsley.
Coat the chicken:
- Dredge each chicken piece first in the dry batter, then dip into the egg wash. Repeat the process by coating again in dry batter and egg wash.
- Finally, coat evenly with the breadcrumb mixture.
Fry the chicken:
- Heat oil in a pan to 360°F (182°C).
- Fry the chicken in batches for 3–5 minutes or until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Drain on paper towels.
Prepare the Caesar salad:
- In a bowl, toss diced lettuce with Caesar dressing and sprinkle freshly grated Parmesan.
- Mix well and set aside.
Make the garlic aioli:
- Combine mayonnaise, minced garlic, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, lemon juice, and chopped parsley in a bowl.
- Mix until smooth.
Toast the buns:
- Spread butter on the slider buns and toast them until golden brown.
Assemble the sliders:
- Spread garlic aioli on the bottom half of each bun, top with a piece of crispy chicken, followed by a generous portion of Caesar salad.
- Close with the top bun and serve immediately.
