Shiitake-Chicken Sliders Recipe

Name: Shiitake-Chicken Sliders
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup rice vinegar; 4-1/2 teaspoons sugar; 1-1/4 cups thinly sliced cucumber; 1/2 pound sliced fresh shiitake mushrooms; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot; 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce; 2 teaspoons sesame oil; 1/3 cup green onions; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 2 pounds ground chicken; 1 cup water; 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 tablespoon Sriracha chili sauce or 1-1/2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce; 18 dinner rolls, split and toasted

Servings: persons

1/3 cup rice vinegar
4-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1-1/4 cups thinly sliced cucumber
1/2 pound sliced fresh shiitake mushrooms
1 tablespoon canola oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1/3 cup green onions
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 pounds ground chicken
1 cup water
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon Sriracha chili sauce or 1-1/2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
18 dinner rolls, split and toasted

1
In a small bowl, combine the vinegar and sugar. Add cucumber and toss to coat; set aside.
2
In a large skillet, saute mushrooms in canola oil until tender. Add garlic and ginger; cook 1 minute longer. Remove from the heat.
3
In a large bowl, combine the soy sauce, sesame oil, onions, salt, pepper flakes and mushrooms. Crumble chicken over mixture and mix well. Shape into 18 patties.
4
Grill burgers, covered, on a greased grill rack over medium heat until a thermometer reads 165u00b0 and juices run clear, 3-4 minutes on each side.
5
For sauce, in a small saucepan, combine the water, peanut butter, brown sugar, rice vinegar, soy sauce, cornstarch and chili sauce until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes.
6
Serve burgers on rolls with sauce and sliced cucumber.

1191

kcal

Calories

Fat

148

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup rice vinegar, 4-1/2 teaspoons sugar, 1-1/4 cups thinly sliced cucumber, 1/2 pound sliced fresh shiitake mushrooms, and more.

Yes, Shiitake-Chicken Sliders falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Shiitake-Chicken Sliders

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