Spicy Jalapeno Chicken Sliders

Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 10 min
Servings: 12
Yield: 12 servings

Description

Flavored with jalapenos and cilantro, these chicken-pork sliders are a delicious, spicy alternative to the usual grilling fare.

Ingredients

1 pound ground chicken
1 pound ground pork
2 tablespoons chopped jalapeno peppers
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil, or as needed
salt and ground black pepper to taste
12 slider-sized burger buns
1/2 cup ranch dressing
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons spicy salsa

Directions

1 Combine chicken, pork, jalapeno peppers, cilantro, garlic, and soy sauce in a bowl. Mix well and form into 12 small patties. Place on a platter and brush with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
2 Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
3 Place patties on the grill and cook, covered, until browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Do not press down. Place patties inside slider buns.
4 Mix ranch dressing, mayonnaise, and salsa together to make spicy ranch dressing. Serve alongside sliders.