Are these Honey Chipotle Chicken Sliders too spicy for kids?

The heat level depends largely on how much chipotle pepper is used. Reducing the chopped chipotles while keeping the adobo sauce maintains the smoky flavor with significantly less heat, making it easier to adjust the spice level for younger or more sensitive palates.

Can I make the sauces and coleslaw ahead of time for these sliders?

Yes. Both the coleslaw and creamy garlic sauce can be made a day in advance and stored in separate airtight containers in the refrigerator. The honey chipotle sauce can also be made ahead and gently reheated before tossing with the freshly cooked chicken.

Can I use chicken breasts instead of chicken thighs for this recipe?

Yes, though chicken thighs are recommended for their juicier, more tender result. If using chicken breasts, watch the internal temperature closely and consider slightly reducing the grilling time to avoid drying out the leaner meat.

How do I prevent the brioche buns from getting soggy?

Toasting the cut sides of the buns in butter before assembling the sliders creates a genuine moisture barrier that prevents the bun from breaking down under the sticky sauce. This step should never be skipped for the best textural result.

Honey Chipotle Chicken Sliders The Best Sweet Spicy Party Bite

Name: Honey Chipotle Chicken Sliders Sweet Spicy and Irresistibly Sticky
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs pounded to even thickness; 1 tablespoon olive oil for grilling; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/3 cup honey; 2 tablespoons chipotle peppers in adobo finely chopped; 1/4 cup ketchup; 6 whole soft brioche slider buns; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter for toasting buns; 1 cup shredded green cabbage; 1/2 cup purple cabbage thinly sliced; 1/2 cup shredded carrots; 1/4 cup mayonnaise for slaw; 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/4 cup mayonnaise for garlic sauce; 2 tablespoons sour cream; 1 tablespoon milk; 2 cloves garlic minced

Description

Honey Chipotle Chicken Sliders featuring grilled chicken thighs tossed in a glossy honey chipotle sauce, piled onto toasted brioche slider buns with crunchy purple and green cabbage slaw and a creamy garlic drizzle. A sweet spicy party favorite ready in 35 minutes.

Ingredients

Scale

1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs pounded to even thickness

1 tablespoon olive oil for grilling

1 teaspoon kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1/3 cup honey

2 tablespoons chipotle peppers in adobo finely chopped

1/4 cup ketchup

6 whole soft brioche slider buns

2 tablespoons unsalted butter for toasting buns

1 cup shredded green cabbage

1/2 cup purple cabbage thinly sliced

1/2 cup shredded carrots

1/4 cup mayonnaise for slaw

1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

1 teaspoon sugar

1/4 cup mayonnaise for garlic sauce

2 tablespoons sour cream

1 tablespoon milk

2 cloves garlic minced

Instructions

1. Whisk mayonnaise vinegar and sugar then toss with cabbage and carrots for slaw and chill

2. Combine mayonnaise sour cream milk and garlic for creamy garlic sauce and set aside

3. Simmer honey chipotle peppers and ketchup 3 to 5 minutes until glossy and thick

4. Pound chicken season and grill 5 to 7 minutes per side until charred and 165F internal

5. Toss hot chicken in warm honey chipotle sauce until fully coated

6. Toast buttered brioche buns face down 1 to 2 minutes

7. Assemble chicken coleslaw and garlic sauce drizzle on buns and serve

Notes

Always toast the buns to prevent sogginess from the sticky sauce.

Keep heat medium-low when simmering the sauce to avoid burning the honey.

Let the slaw rest at least 15 minutes for the best texture.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Appetizer Dinner Main Course
Method: Grilling
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slider
Calories: 480
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 720mg
Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 16g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 42g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 24g
Cholesterol: 95mg

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