Description
Maple Chicken Bacon Sliders are a delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. These sliders feature tender marinated chicken, crispy bacon, and a rich maple glaze all housed in soft slider buns. Perfect for game day, family gatherings, or cozy dinners at home, this recipe is not only simple to prepare but also customizable to suit your taste preferences. With a flavor explosion in every bite, these sliders are sure to impress guests and become a favorite at any occasion!
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 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 lb thick-cut bacon
- 12 slider buns
- 4 oz brie cheese (optional)
- Arugula or baby spinach (optional)
Instructions
- Cut chicken into slider-sized pieces and marinate with 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 until fully cooked (about 4-5 minutes per side).
- In a small saucepan, combine maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and optional red pepper flakes; simmer until thickened.
- Cook bacon until crispy; crumble or cut into pieces.
- Assemble sliders: on each bun bottom, spread maple glaze, add chicken piece, drizzle more glaze, top with bacon and greens if desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg