KFC's secret pepper mayo uses white pepper instead of black—that's why it tastes creamy instead of sharp and biting.
KFC Pepper Mayo Sliders
Savor the ultimate guilt-free treat with our zesty KFC-inspired Pepper Mayo Sliders! Packed with high protein and low calories, these mouthwatering bites feature juicy chicken seasoned to perfection and a creamy, spicy mayo that takes it to the next level. Perfect for a quick meal or a fun gathering, these sliders are sure to be a hit!
Prep
15
min
Cook
25
min
Serves
5
people
Level
intermediate
📝 Ingredients
Serves 5🥬Fresh Produce(2)
- Secret Herbs & Spices: (add a dash of what you have available) Black Pepper, White Pepper, Salt, Thyme, Basil, Oregano, Celery Salt, Paprika, Mustard Powder, Garlic Powder, Ginger Powderoptional
- Lettuce
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- 475g Raw Chicken Breast (cut into 5 pieces - 95g each) (1.05 lbs)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- 2 Beaten/Whisked Eggs
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- 120g All Purpose Flour (Brand: Vetta Smart Plain Protein Flour) (0.96 cup)
- 1.5 Tsp Baking Powder (7.5 ml)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(1)
- Salt
📦Other(4)
- 50g Cornflakes (crushed into small pieces) (1.76 oz)
- Mini Flatbreads: (or you can use store bought flatbreads / mini tortillas)optionalstore bought flatbreads or mini tortillas
- 100g Low Fat Greek Yoghurt (3.53 oz)
- KFC Pepper Mayo: 50g Light or Fat Free Mayo, Squeeze Of Lemon Juice & Ground Black Pepper (1.76 oz)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Start by grabbing cornflakes, and for the KFC secret herbs and spices, add a dash of the seasonings listed, then crush it into smaller pieces.
- 2
Cut your chicken into 5 equal strips, then dip it in beaten egg, and coat it in the crushed cornflakes.
- 3
Add some cooking spray, then bake it in the oven or air fryer at the specified settings.
- 4
For the KFC pepper mayo, mix together light mayo, lemon juice, and pepper.
- 5
You can use store-bought flatbread or make your own by mixing flour, baking powder, salt, and yogurt.
- 6
Mix it, knead it to form a dough ball, then roll it out on a floured surface and cut out 5 small flatbreads.
- 7
Cook them on medium heat for 2 minutes on each side.
- 8
Assemble each slider and enjoy!
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Bake your cornflake-crusted chicken at 400°F for 12-15 minutes to achieve optimal Maillard browning while preventing the cornflakes from burning due to their low moisture content.timing400°F, 12-15 minutes
- ✓Crush cornflakes to 1/4-inch pieces maximum because smaller fragments create better adhesion to the egg wash while larger pieces fall off during cooking.technique1/4-inch pieces
- ✓Use Greek yogurt at 2% fat minimum for flatbread dough because its protein content (10g per 100g) creates better gluten development and chewier texture than regular yogurt.ingredient2% fat minimum
- ✓Cook flatbreads on medium heat (325-350°F surface temp) for exactly 2 minutes per side to develop steam pockets without over-browning the exterior.timing325-350°F, 2 minutes per side
- ✓Add lemon juice to mayo at a 10:1 ratio (mayo to lemon) because the acid breaks down proteins and creates a smoother emulsion while brightening the pepper flavor.ingredient10:1 ratio
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Prep
15
min
Cook
25
min
Serves
5
people
Level
intermediate
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KFC's secret pepper mayo uses white pepper instead of black—that's why it tastes creamy instead of sharp and biting.
KFC Pepper Mayo Sliders
Savor the ultimate guilt-free treat with our zesty KFC-inspired Pepper Mayo Sliders! Packed with high protein and low calories, these mouthwatering bites feature juicy chicken seasoned to perfection and a creamy, spicy mayo that takes it to the next level. Perfect for a quick meal or a fun gathering, these sliders are sure to be a hit!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 5🥬Fresh Produce(2)
- Secret Herbs & Spices: (add a dash of what you have available) Black Pepper, White Pepper, Salt, Thyme, Basil, Oregano, Celery Salt, Paprika, Mustard Powder, Garlic Powder, Ginger Powderoptional
- Lettuce
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- 475g Raw Chicken Breast (cut into 5 pieces - 95g each) (1.05 lbs)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- 2 Beaten/Whisked Eggs
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- 120g All Purpose Flour (Brand: Vetta Smart Plain Protein Flour) (0.96 cup)
- 1.5 Tsp Baking Powder (7.5 ml)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(1)
- Salt
📦Other(4)
- 50g Cornflakes (crushed into small pieces) (1.76 oz)
- Mini Flatbreads: (or you can use store bought flatbreads / mini tortillas)optionalstore bought flatbreads or mini tortillas
- 100g Low Fat Greek Yoghurt (3.53 oz)
- KFC Pepper Mayo: 50g Light or Fat Free Mayo, Squeeze Of Lemon Juice & Ground Black Pepper (1.76 oz)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Start by grabbing cornflakes, and for the KFC secret herbs and spices, add a dash of the seasonings listed, then crush it into smaller pieces.
- 2
Cut your chicken into 5 equal strips, then dip it in beaten egg, and coat it in the crushed cornflakes.
- 3
Add some cooking spray, then bake it in the oven or air fryer at the specified settings.
- 4
For the KFC pepper mayo, mix together light mayo, lemon juice, and pepper.
- 5
You can use store-bought flatbread or make your own by mixing flour, baking powder, salt, and yogurt.
- 6
Mix it, knead it to form a dough ball, then roll it out on a floured surface and cut out 5 small flatbreads.
- 7
Cook them on medium heat for 2 minutes on each side.
- 8
Assemble each slider and enjoy!
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Bake your cornflake-crusted chicken at 400°F for 12-15 minutes to achieve optimal Maillard browning while preventing the cornflakes from burning due to their low moisture content.timing400°F, 12-15 minutes
- ✓Crush cornflakes to 1/4-inch pieces maximum because smaller fragments create better adhesion to the egg wash while larger pieces fall off during cooking.technique1/4-inch pieces
- ✓Use Greek yogurt at 2% fat minimum for flatbread dough because its protein content (10g per 100g) creates better gluten development and chewier texture than regular yogurt.ingredient2% fat minimum
- ✓Cook flatbreads on medium heat (325-350°F surface temp) for exactly 2 minutes per side to develop steam pockets without over-browning the exterior.timing325-350°F, 2 minutes per side
- ✓Add lemon juice to mayo at a 10:1 ratio (mayo to lemon) because the acid breaks down proteins and creates a smoother emulsion while brightening the pepper flavor.ingredient10:1 ratio