Maple Chicken Sliders
If you’re searching for a crowd-pleasing dish that combines sweet and savory flavors, look no further than these Maple Chicken Sliders! Perfect for gatherings or casual weeknight dinners, these sliders feature tender marinated chicken paired with a sticky maple glaze. With easy preparation and customizable options, they’re guaranteed to be a hit at your next event. Serve them warm and watch as everyone reaches for seconds!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 sliders 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 lb thick-cut turkey bacon (or crispy vegetables for a vegetarian option)
- 12 slider buns
- Optional toppings: brie cheese, arugula
Instructions
- Cut chicken into slider-sized pieces.
- Marinate chicken in olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, salt, and pepper for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook marinated chicken in a skillet over medium-high heat for 4-5 minutes per side until fully cooked.
- In a saucepan, combine maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and red pepper flakes; simmer until slightly thickened.
- Cook turkey bacon until crispy; crumble or slice as desired.
- Assemble sliders by placing cooked chicken on buns; drizzle with maple glaze and add toppings if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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