Smashed Chicken Meatball Sliders | Mains - non veg | Umami

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground chicken
• 1/3 cup plain breadcrumbs, such as panko
• 1 tablespoon milk or water
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 scallions, minced, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 large egg
• 1/3 cup buttermilk, well-shaken
• 1/3 cup mayonnaise or plain yogurt
• 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 1/2 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 2 to 3 cups thinly-sliced or diced cabbage, any variety
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• Butter to toast buns; oil to cook meatballs
• Slider buns, such as potato or Hawaiian rolls
• Barbecue sauce, bottled or from the quickie recipe, below
• Thinly-sliced pickles