Heart-Healthy Savory Chicken Sliders

Transform your mealtime with these Heart-Healthy Savory Chicken Sliders—a flavorful, guilt-free recipe perfect for a balanced lifestyle. Featuring tender, spice-rubbed chicken breasts cooked to perfection, these sliders are nestled on toasted whole grain dinner rolls and paired with fresh baby spinach, creamy avocado, and juicy tomato slices. A zesty Greek yogurt and lemon sauce ties it all together, offering a wholesome alternative to mayo. Ready in just 30 minutes, this easy-to-make dish is packed with nutritious ingredients like lean protein, healthy fats, and whole grains. Whether you’re serving them as a crowd-pleasing appetizer or a nutritious lunch option, these sliders are proof that eating heart-healthy doesn’t mean sacrificing flavor.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 8 pieces whole grain dinner rolls
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup baby spinach leaves
• 1 medium avocado slices
• 1 medium sliced tomatoes
• 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

Place the chicken breasts between two pieces of plastic wrap and gently pound them to an even thickness, about 1/2 inch thick.

Step 3

In a small bowl, mix together garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, ground black pepper, and salt.

Step 4

Rub the chicken breasts with olive oil, then sprinkle evenly with the spice mixture.

Step 5

Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

Step 6

Allow the cooked chicken to rest for a few minutes before slicing it into strips.

Step 7

Meanwhile, cut the whole grain dinner rolls in half horizontally and place them on a baking sheet. Toast them in the preheated oven for about 5 minutes until lightly crisp.

Step 8

In a small bowl, combine Greek yogurt and fresh lemon juice to make a simple sauce.

Step 9

To assemble the sliders, spread a spoonful of the yogurt-lemon sauce on each roll half.

Step 10

On the bottom half, layer a few spinach leaves, sliced chicken strips, avocado slices, and tomatoes.

Step 11

Top with the other half of the roll.

Step 12

Serve the sliders warm and enjoy your heart-healthy meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1260.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2523.4

Total Fat 73.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 13.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 389.6mg	0%
Sodium 3498.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 252.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 36.5g	0%
Total Sugars 36.5g
Protein 203.6g	0%

Vitamin D 4.5IU	0%
Calcium 345.2mg	0%
Iron 17.8mg	0%
Potassium 2960.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 26.7%

Protein: 32.7%

Carbs: 40.6%