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Honey Chipotle Chicken Sliders

Irresistible Honey Chipotle Chicken Sliders for Game Day Fun

These Honey Chipotle Chicken Sliders are a perfect game-day appetizer, blending sweet and spicy flavors that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Refrigeration Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 sliders
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1.5 lbs Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs Pounded for even cooking
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil For grilling
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt For seasoning
  • 0.5 tsp Black Pepper Adds mild spice
For the Honey Chipotle Sauce
  • 0.33 cup Honey Primary sweetener creating the sticky sauce
  • 2 tbsp Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Finely chopped for flavor depth
  • 0.25 cup Ketchup Base for the honey chipotle sauce
For the Sliders
  • 6 whole Brioche Slider Buns Toasted for a crispy texture
  • 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter For toasting the buns
For the Creamy Coleslaw
  • 1 cup Shredded Green Cabbage For freshness
  • 0.5 cup Purple Cabbage Thinly sliced for visual appeal
  • 0.5 cup Shredded Carrots For added crunch
  • 0.25 cup Mayonnaise Base for coleslaw
  • 1 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar Balances flavors
  • 1 tsp Sugar Balances acidity
For the Garlic Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Sour Cream For richness
  • 1 tbsp Milk Enhances texture
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced for flavor

Equipment

  • Grill
  • medium bowl
  • small saucepan
  • Skillet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together ¼ cup mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, and 1 teaspoon sugar until smooth. Add shredded cabbage and carrots, mix well, then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. In another bowl, combine ¼ cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons sour cream, 1 tablespoon milk, and minced garlic. Stir until creamy, season to taste, and chill.
  3. In a small saucepan, combine honey, chipotle peppers, and ketchup. Simmer for 3-5 minutes until thickened, then set aside.
  4. Grill chicken thighs, seasoned with olive oil, salt, and black pepper, for 5-7 minutes per side until cooked through.
  5. Toss grilled chicken in the warm honey chipotle sauce until well-coated.
  6. Toast the brioche buns with butter in a skillet until golden brown. Assemble sliders with chicken, coleslaw, and garlic sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliderCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, make sauces a day in advance. Adjust heat level by modifying chipotle pepper amount. Serve with sweet potato fries for a complete meal.

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