1-First Step: Whisk together 1 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, 2 tbsp horseradish, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp pepper in a bowl. Chill for 30 minutes to let flavors meld. This Alabama white bbq sauce recipe takes 5 minutes and serves 8-10.

2-Second Step: Mix 2 tbsp paprika, 1 tbsp each garlic and onion powder, 1 tsp each cayenne, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper. Pat dry 1.5 lbs chicken tenders and coat generously. Let sit 10 minutes at room temp for even cooking. Check our blackened chicken guide for more tips.

3-Third Step: Heat 2 tbsp avocado oil in a cast-iron skillet over high heat until smoking, about 5 minutes. Add chicken without overcrowding; cook 3-4 minutes per side until charred and internal temp hits 165°F. Rest 5 minutes, then slice into slider-sized pieces. Total blackening: 25 minutes for spicy crust.

4-Fourth Step: Toast 12 Hawaiian slider buns. Layer: bun bottom, sliced blackened chicken, 1 tbsp white bbq sauce, pickle slices, coleslaw, bun top. For extra meld, grill assembled sliders or bake at 375°F for 5 minutes.

5-Final Step: Serve immediately for 12 sliders feeding 6. Total time: 40 minutes. Adapt for dietary needs by using GF buns or vegan sauce in assembly. These steps ensure crispy, juicy alabama white sauce chicken sliders every time.