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Honey Chipotle Chicken Sliders

Honey Chipotle Chicken Sliders That Will Spice Up Your Menu

Delicious Honey Chipotle Chicken Sliders perfect for gatherings and quick meals.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 sliders
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs Pounded to even thickness
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil For brushing
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt For seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Adjust to taste
For the Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Honey For sweetness
  • 2 pieces Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Chopped finely
  • 1/2 cup Ketchup Low-sugar varieties preferred
For the Buns
  • 8 pieces Brioche Slider Buns Soft and delightful
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter For toasting
For the Coleslaw
  • 2 cups Cabbages (Green and Purple) Chopped
  • 1/2 cup Shredded Carrots For sweetness
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Can use Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar For tang
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar Balances acidity
For the Garlic Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream Richness
  • 1/4 cup Milk For consistency
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced

Equipment

  • grill
  • Large bowl
  • Saucepan
  • Skillet

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Creamy Coleslaw: Whisk mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, and sugar. Add cabbages and carrots, toss well. Chill for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Make the Creamy Garlic Sauce: Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, milk, garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  3. Cook the Honey Chipotle Sauce: Combine honey, chipotle peppers, and ketchup in a saucepan, simmer for 5 minutes until thick.
  4. Grill Chicken Thighs: Pound chicken to even thickness, season, and grill for 5-7 minutes per side.
  5. Coat the Chicken: Toss cooked chicken with the honey chipotle sauce.
  6. Toast the Buns: Spread butter on buns and toast until golden brown.
  7. Assemble Sliders: Place chicken on buns, add coleslaw and garlic sauce, and cap with the top bun.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliderCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store components separately for best texture. Prepare coleslaw and garlic sauce a day in advance for optimal flavor.

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