Chicken Schnitzel Sliders with Slaw and Creamy Mustard
Shake things up for your next game day or party with these Chicken Schnitzel Sliders! Featuring a bright and fresh Green Apple Slaw, and topped off with Creamy Stone Ground Mustard Sauce, these sliders are sure to be a crowd pleaser.
Begin by slicing the cabbage with a mandolin slicer, or by hand as thin as possible. Julieann the apple into ⅛-inch matchsticks. Add the apple and cabbage to a large bowl and add the mayonnaise, hot sauce, white vinegar, sugar, celery seed, parsley, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt and black pepper. Toss gently to evenly combine. Cover and transfer to the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Creamy Stone Ground Mustard Sauce
Combine the mayonnaise, stone ground mustard, Dijon mustard, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, smoked paprika, dark brown sugar, salt and black pepper in a small bowl. Cover and transfer to the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Chicken Schnitzel
Pound the chicken cutlets until at least ¼-inch thick. Cover both sides with kosher salt and set aside.
While chicken is resting, prepare your frying and dredging station. Combine flour, salt, paprika, smoked paprika, ground caraway, cayenne, and black pepper in a large bowl or shallow dish. In a separate bowl or shallow dish, combine the eggs with a heavy pinch of salt and beat until combined. In a third bowl or shallow dish, combine the blended panko breadcrumbs and a heavy pinch of kosher salt. Working one piece at a time, coat the chicken in the flour mixture, pressing down on each side until completely coated and no dry spots remain. Shake off the excess flour and dredge the chicken in the egg mixture to coat on both sides. Transfer the chicken to the bread crumbs. Cover the chicken with bread crumbs and press down to ensure the breading sticks to the chicken. Transfer the prepared chicken to a baking sheet lined with a wire cooling rack and repeat with the remaining chicken.
Add frying oil to a large skillet and heat over medium-high heat until it reaches 350 to 375°F. Working in batches, fry the chicken, about 2 minutes until golden brown, flipping every 30 seconds to ensure both sides cook evenly. Transfer the chicken to a plate or another baking sheet lined with a wire rack and immediately season with kosher salt. Optionally - transfer to a 200°F oven to keep warm until ready to serve.
Assembly
Split your buns, and apply a tablespoon or two of the Green Apple Slaw. Add a piece of chicken schnitzel, and drizzle with a generous amount of Creamy Stone Ground Mustard Sauce. Top with the top bun and serve.