Avocado Hummus Chicken Sliders

When the big game comes on, you’ll be ready with these flavor-packed  mini-sandwiches. Just cook some chicken, and jazz up some purchased hummus with avocado, capers and olives for a slider that keeps the party going.

Prep Time

20 minutes

Cook Time

20 minutes

Yield

8 Servings

Ingredients

4 chicken breast (boneless & skinless )
1⁄2 teaspoon salt, coarse
1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper, ground
1 teaspoon thyme, dried
1⁄2 cup hummus (prepared)
1⁄2 avocado
1 tablespoon capers (drained)
2 olives, kalamata (chopped)
8 whole wheat slider buns (or whole wheat dinner rolls)
1 cup spinach, leaves

Instructions

Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly oil a sheet pan.

Cut each chicken breast portion in half to make two even, slider-sized portions and place the chicken on the pan. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and thyme. Roast for 20 minutes, until an instant read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of a breast reads 165 degrees F and the juices run clear. Cool the chicken on a rack until cool  enough to handle.

Halve the avocado, remove the pit, and dice up one half (set aside other half for additional topping).  Scoop into a medium bowl; add hummus, capers and olives and stir.

On each bun, place a couple of spinach leaves, a piece of chicken, and top with about 3 tablespoons of the hummus mixture. Cover with the top half of the bun, using a toothpick to hold it together, if desired. Place sliders on a platter and serve.

Notes

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