Chicken Adobo Sliders
Delicious, savory Chicken Adobo Sliders are a crowd-pleasing snack perfect for parties. Juicy chicken thighs simmered in a tangy adobo sauce and served on toasted slider buns.
Servings: 12 sliders
Calories: 250kcal
Ingredients
For the Chicken Adobo
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 6 to 8 cloves garlic, smashed
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/3 cup cane vinegar or white vinegar
- 1 cup water or low sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar or honey
- 2 to 3 leaves bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon whole peppercorns or 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
For Assembly
- 12 to 16 pieces slider buns, toasted
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 tablespoon butter (optional, for buns)
- Optional toppings: thin cucumber slices, quick pickled red onions, mayo or aioli, chopped scallions, jalapeño, fresh cilantro
Instructions
Prepare Chicken Adobo
- Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the sliced onions and cook until softened and lightly golden.
- Add the smashed garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add the chicken thighs, followed by soy sauce, vinegar, water or broth, brown sugar, bay leaves, and pepper. Stir gently.
- Bring to a boil, then lower to a simmer. Cover and cook for 20 minutes.
- Flip the chicken and simmer uncovered for another 10 to 15 minutes until the sauce reduces and becomes glossy.
- Adjust flavor if needed by adding a splash of water or a pinch of sugar.
Assemble Sliders
- Transfer the tender chicken to a bowl and shred it using two forks.
- Pour some of the sauce over the shredded chicken to keep it juicy.
- Toast the slider buns for a minute or two, optionally brushing with butter or mayo.
- Pile the shredded chicken high on the bottom buns, adding extra sauce as desired, and cap with the top bun.
Add Toppings and Serve
- Add optional toppings like thin cucumber slices, pickled red onions, mayo, chopped scallions, or jalapeño slices.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
These sliders can be made ahead of time. Store cooked chicken with a little sauce, and reheat gently before assembling. Toast buns right before serving.