PARTNER POST: May 26 is National Pinot Grigio Day. We’re celebrating with Cavit Wines by sharing refreshing spring and summer recipes that pair perfectly with Pinot Grigio.
Looking for the perfect summer wine pairing? These delicious triple berry brie chicken sliders are so tasty and quick to make. The sweetness from the brie and the triple berry jam pair perfectly with Pinot Grigio.
For this recipe in particular, I knew I wanted to do something a little different. Cavit Wines sent me two bottles of their newest Pinot Grigio in order to create a recipe pairing with it AND to celebrate the first ever National Pinot Grigio Day on 5/26. I didn’t want to do a charcuterie board or something similar for this pairing.
I’m no sommelier, or wine master, but I can generally tell you the scale of wines from sweetest to drier. Pinot Grigio lands in the middle, or slightly to the dry side of the scale. For me, that means I love to pair it with something sweet to balance the whole experience. 
My first thought was to use brie. If you haven’t used brie often, you may just think of baked brie wrapped in a puff pastry when you think of using brie. While this is definitely a favorite way to make it, I wanted to do something just a little different.
This recipe was all about balance for me. For every sweeter element, I needed a savory element to balance it out. The two sweeter elements for these chicken sliders were the brie and triple berry jam. The jam we are obsessed with right now (and used in this bread too) is sweetened with honey instead of sugar, and the difference in flavor is just amazing.
The apple slice was a last minute choice because I wanted to have something a bit crunchy. The nice thing about it is that with the toasted bread and apple, there was a perfect crunchy balance to the recipe. You may look at the recipe and think there are a lot of flavors, but the way they all compliment each other (without overshadowing each other) is surprising and magical.
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National Pinot Grigio Day: Berry Brie Chicken Sliders
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Diet: Omnivore
Description
Sweet brie and triple berry jam top juicy chicken in these mini sliders. A perfect summer pairing with Pinot Grigio.
Ingredients
- 1 cups (237 ml) chicken breast
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 wheel brie
- 4 slices fuji apple
- 4 tsp any jam
- 4 slider rolls
- A handful spinach leaves
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C).
- Cut 1/4 of a brie wheel, remove the wax, and cut it into four pieces. Set aside.
- Trim the chicken breast and cut it into four relatively equal-sized pieces.
- Generously sprinkle salt and pepper on both sides of the chicken pieces.
- Cook the chicken in a frying pan to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Toast slider rolls in the preheated oven (350°F/177°C) for 4-5 minutes, until browned.
- Place one piece of brie cheese on each piece of chicken and let it melt for 1-2 minutes. Remove the chicken and set aside.
- Place the brie-topped chicken onto the bottom of a slider roll. Add a couple of pieces of spinach, an apple slice, and one teaspoon of jam per slider.
- Add the top of the slider roll.
Notes
- For easier brie slicing, chill the wheel for 30 minutes before cutting.
- Substitute apricot or fig jam for a different flavor profile.
- These sliders are best served immediately, but can be assembled ahead and reheated gently.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 20
- Cholesterol: 80
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of chicken should I use for the sliders?
You can use boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs for the sliders, as they cook quickly and stay juicy.
Is there a specific brand of triple berry jam I should use?
While you can use any brand you prefer, ensure it’s a high-quality triple berry jam to enhance the sweetness and flavor balance with the brie.
How should I serve the sliders with the Pinot Grigio?
Serve the sliders warm with a chilled glass of Cavit Pinot Grigio to complement the sweet brie and jam while enjoying the refreshing notes of the wine.
