Southwest Crispy Chicken Sliders

Ingredients

• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
• 12 (½-inch-thick) slices small, ripe tomato
• 2 slices applewood-smoked bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
• 1 ripe, pitted, peeled avocado
• 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
• + 15 more ingredients
• • 3 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • ¼ cup fat-free milk
  • ²/₃ cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
  • Cooking spray
  • 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
  • 1 ½ ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (about ¹/₃ cup)
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • ¾ cup fat-free buttermilk
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¾ teaspoon baking soda
  • ²/₃ cup yellow cornmeal
  • 3 ounces all-purpose flour (about ²/₃ cup)

1. Preheat oven to 350°. 2. To prepare muffins, weigh or lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine flour, cornmeal, baking soda, baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl, stirring well with a whisk. Combine buttermilk, butter, and 1 egg, stirring well....

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