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Chicken Fajita Sliders

These Chicken Fajita Sliders are perfect for tailgating, watching the big game at home, a backyard party, or really any occasion. Our chicken sliders have been inspired by Mexican flavors using fajita seasoning and toppings. The Tajin seasoning adds an extra little punch to the flavors.

Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword sandwich, sliders
Prep Time 18 minutes
Cook Time 28 minutes
Total Time 46 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 503 kcal

Ingredients

  • 8 Chicken Thighs boneless and skinless
  • 2 tbsp. fajita seasoning
  • 2 onion sliced into small chunks, divided
  • 1 red, yellow, and orange pepper chopped into small chunks
  • 3 avocados mashed
  • 4 tbsp of cilantro minced
  • ½ cup salsa
  • 8 slider buns
  • 1 tbsp. butter
  • 1 tbsp. Tajin Seasoning
  • 1 tbsp. garlic minced

Instructions

  1. Place the chicken thighs, and ½ of the sliced onions in a large sealable plastic bag ( Ziploc bag)
  2. Add the fajita seasoning to the bag, using your hands rub the seasoning onto the chicken and seal the bag.
  3. Place the bag in the refrigerator for 5-6 hours or overnight.
  4. Place the chicken thighs on a Ninja Griller or a BBQ grill.
  5. Cook until almost done about 15-18 minutes
  6. Set the chicken to the side.
  7. In a saute pan add the peppers, and onions, cook for 6-8 minutes or until tender.
  8. Set to the side.
  9. Place the top of the slider buns on one baking sheet, and the bottoms on a separate baking sheet.
  10. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
  11. In a small bowl melt your butter and add the minced garlic and Tajin seasoning.
  12. Mix to combine.
  13. Brush the Tajin butter mixture on top of the top slider buns.
  14. Place both sets of the slider buns in the oven for 5 minutes.
  15. In a separate small bowl, add your avocados and mash into a chunky mixture.
  16. Scoop mashed avocado onto the bottom of each slider bun.
  17. Place the chicken thigh on top of the avocado, lightly press the chicken into the mashed avocado.
  18. Add 1 tbsp of salsa on top of each chicken thigh.
  19. Add the pepper onion mixture on top of the salsa fajita chicken.
  20. Sprinkle with minced cilantro.
  21. Place the top portion of the slider bun on top of the pepper mixture.
  22. Serve.
Nutrition Facts
Chicken Fajita Sliders
Amount Per Serving
Calories 503 Calories from Fat 297
% Daily Value*
Fat 33g51%
Saturated Fat 8g50%
Trans Fat 0.2g
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g
Monounsaturated Fat 16g
Cholesterol 115mg38%
Sodium 512mg22%
Potassium 762mg22%
Carbohydrates 31g10%
Fiber 9g38%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 23g46%
Vitamin A 2059IU41%
Vitamin C 31mg38%
Calcium 63mg6%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.