Musakhan Chicken Sliders (سلايدرز الدجاج المسخن)

These Musakhan Chicken Sliders are a delicious twist on the traditional Palestinian dish, featuring tender chicken, sumac, and caramelized onions, all served in a slider bun for a perfect party appetizer or a fun family meal.

Musakhan Chicken Sliders (سلايدرز الدجاج المسخن)

Ingredients

  • 12 slider buns
  • 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons sumac
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 large onions, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
  • Fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix the chicken pieces with olive oil, sumac, cumin, allspice, salt, and black pepper. Let it marinate for 15 minutes.
  2. In a large skillet, sauté the sliced onions until caramelized.
  3. Add the marinated chicken to the skillet and cook until the chicken is fully cooked and the flavors are well combined.
  4. Assemble the sliders by placing a generous amount of the chicken and onion mixture on each bun, then sprinkle with toasted pine nuts and garnish with fresh parsley.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
40 minutes
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
300 per serving
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
30g
Fat
10g

Supplies

Large skillet Large bowl Knife Cutting board Measuring spoons

Tools

Spatula Tongs Skewers (for toasting pine nuts)

Serving suggestions

Serve the Musakhan Chicken Sliders with a side of pickles, olives, and a fresh salad.

Tips & tricks

For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free slider buns or serve the chicken and onion mixture over a bed of lettuce for a delicious salad option.

Cost

$20