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Honey Chipotle Chicken Sliders

Sweet & Spicy Honey Chipotle Chicken Sliders to Wow Your Guests

Honey Chipotle Chicken Sliders are a flavor-packed experience that merges sweet and spicy, making them a crowd-pleaser.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 6 sliders
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1.5 pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs pound to even thickness
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or any neutral oil
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt or sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper freshly ground
For the Honey Chipotle Sauce
  • 0.5 cup Honey or maple syrup
  • 3 tablespoons Chipotle Peppers in Adobo finely chopped
  • 0.25 cup Ketchup or barbecue sauce
For the Sliders
  • 12 pieces Brioche Slider Buns or whole wheat/gluten-free buns
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter for toasting
For the Crunchy Slaw
  • 2 cups Green Cabbage
  • 1 cup Purple Cabbage
  • 1 cup Carrots shredded
  • 0.5 cup Mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar or white vinegar/lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar or honey/agave syrup
For the Creamy Garlic Sauce
  • 0.5 cup Sour Cream or Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons Milk or plant-based milk
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced

Equipment

  • grill
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Skillet
  • Saucepan
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Creamy Coleslaw by whisking together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, and sugar. Add cabbage and carrots, then chill for 30 minutes.
  2. Make the Creamy Garlic Sauce by combining mayonnaise, sour cream, milk, and minced garlic. Stir until smooth and set aside.
  3. Simmer the Honey Chipotle Sauce by mixing honey, chipotle peppers, and ketchup in a saucepan over medium heat for 5-7 minutes.
  4. Grill the chicken thighs, seasoned with salt and pepper, on medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes per side until cooked.
  5. Coat the grilled chicken in the honey chipotle sauce until well coated.
  6. Toast the slider buns in a skillet with melted butter for 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Assemble the sliders with chicken, coleslaw, creamy garlic sauce, and the top half of the bun.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliderCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Ensure buns are toasted for preventing sogginess. Adjust chipotle peppers for spice preference. Chill coleslaw for melded flavors.

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