FUN FOOD ESSENTIALS: CAJUN CHICKEN FRITTER SLIDERS

Fun Food Essentials: Cajun Chicken Fritter Sliders image

Provided by Andy Anderson !

Categories Chicken

Time 2h25m

Number Of Ingredients 19

PLAN/PURCHASE
THE FILLING
2 large farm fresh eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 c mayonnaise, plain variety
1/4 c flour, all-purpose variety
4 oz mozzarella cheese, freshly shredded
1 Tbsp creole seasoning (i prefer, tony chachere's), or to taste
salt, kosher variety, to taste
white pepper, freshly ground, to taste
THE CHICKEN
3 medium chicken breasts
3 Tbsp grapeseed oil
12 small slider buns
OPTIONAL CREOLE SPREAD (MIX ALL THE INGREDIENTS TOGETHER)
1/3 c mayonnaise, plain variety
2 Tbsp dill pickle relish
1 clove baked garlic
1 tsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed
1/2 tsp creole seasoning (i prefer, tony chachere's), or to taste

Steps:

1. PREP/PREPARE
2. THE FILLING
3. Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
4. Add all the filling ingredients to a non-reactive bowl, and reserve.
5. Chef's Tip: Since Creole seasoning can be quite spicy, add any salt and pepper at the very last. You may find that it's seasoned well enough. I would also be careful with the Creole seasoning... maybe just add half, and then taste. The right combination of Creole seasoning, salt, and pepper will really help to bring out the flavors in this recipe. Have fun... experiment.
6. THE CHICKEN
7. Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
8. Dice the chicken into small bits, about 1/2 inch (1.3cm).
9. Toss the chicken with the filling.
10. Cover and place into the refrigerator, for 2 or more hours.
11. Remove from the refrigerator, and give the ingredients a final toss.
12. Add the grapeseed oil to a sauté pan over medium heat.
13. Add the chicken mixture to the hot pan, in 2.5 ounce (70g) portions, and flatten into discs.
14. Chef's Note: Sauté until beginning to brown, about 3 - 5 minutes
15. Flip and continue to cook until browned, and cooked through, about 3 - 4 additional minutes.
16. THE ASSEMBLY
17. Split open a slider bun, and then add some Creole spread, or other sauce of your choosing.
18. PLATE/PRESENT
19. Serve casual style on a large plate with some chips or other sides. Enjoy.
20. Keep the faith, and keep cooking.