southwest blackened chicken'n grits sliders

Zippylip

This was the original purpose of the batch of grits that ended up in this morning’s breakfast cups. I wanted a slider but a little spicier than usual. Began with a gnocco buns made with the dizzy pumpkin slider method, substituting jalapeno polenta/grits as the base in place of the grilled & riced pumpkin. For the burger, ground chicken thighs seasoned with blackening seasoning, seared on cast iron, then topped with melted jalapeno jack cheese, sliced avocado & chipotle mayo:

Begin with loose grits, let cool & add a bit of flour & an egg. Mix well & refrigerate overnight.





Scoop out small blobs & fry in the pan:





Grind up some thighs:







Blacken the burgers:





Everything on the cooling rack, reconfigure the egg to go indirect:





Assemble:



Some avocados:



Chipotle mayo:



All done:



Perhaps a plain:



Or cheese alone:



I think they're fest-worthy

Eggsakley

They darn sure look fest worthy. Great idea and execution.

Austin Smoker

Oh hell yeah they are Fest worthy!! :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

Love the idea, and the execution looks great. As usual, nice work.

Scottborasjr

Those look amazing. My wife doesn't eat grits so I don't get them very often. You have given me an excuse to get some. Wonderful idea, and it appears the execution matched the idea. Well done.

bubba tim

are those black things bugs? :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: They look great Marc...

Zippylip

grinded up spider legs to be specific :laugh:

bubba tim

Yum! Bubba likes spiders and snakes.... :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

Focker

Ground thighs, awesome creativity Zip.
They look wonderful.
Have you attempted a larger chicken patty for a bun?

Zippylip

the biggest patty was the chickie pie:





of course she was stuffed :laugh: :

2Fategghead

Great experiment. I think you have made two successful cooks today. :P

cookn biker

That looks tasty Marc! How'd the family like it?

Scottborasjr

So that is a crust made of ground chicken stuffed with cheese and veggies? :woohoo: :ohmy: :blink: WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Focker

I missed that one!
Damn showoff :laugh:
Beautiful sliced shot

Zippylip

Well, littlelip & the wife loved them, the boy looked at them & turned away, as usual - if it's not a bowl of macaroni & cheese or chicken tenders it aint food as far as he's concerned :unsure:

Egg Juju

Very pretty and I would bet tasty too!

eenie meenie

I'll take an order for two dozen Zippy! I would love to serve thoses for an hor d'oervre. I love the combination of ingredients and how it looks, gorgeous.

Woodbutcher

Perfect lunch Marc!

Mr Holloway

Sliders look amazing
Bet ya can't just eat one :laugh:
The chicken pie is going on the ever growing list
Thanks for the post

Shane