Description
Maple Chicken Bacon Sliders are a delicious blend of sweet and savory flavors, featuring tender marinated chicken, crispy bacon, and a sticky maple glaze, all sandwiched between soft slider buns.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into slider-sized portions (about 2–3 inches square)
- 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, for a little heat)
- 1 lb thick-cut bacon, cooked until crispy and crumbled or cut into slider-sized pieces
- 12 slider buns
- 4 oz brie cheese, thinly sliced (optional)
- Arugula or baby spinach for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Cut chicken breasts into 2-3 inch square pieces.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Add chicken to the bowl and coat well with the spice mixture.
- Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes (or overnight for maximum flavor).
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Add a little extra olive oil if needed to prevent sticking.
- Add chicken in a single layer (cook in batches if needed).
- Cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Make the Maple Bacon Glaze: In a small saucepan, combine maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- Simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until thickened slightly, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and set aside.
- Cook the Bacon: Cook bacon until crispy. Drain excess grease. Crumble or cut into slider-sized pieces.
- Assemble the Sliders: Lightly toast slider buns if desired.
- Spread a thin layer of maple bacon glaze on the bottom bun.
- Place a piece of cooked chicken on top of the glaze.
- Drizzle more maple bacon glaze over the chicken.
- If using, add a slice of brie cheese on top of the chicken.
- Sprinkle crumbled bacon over the cheese (or chicken).
- Top with arugula or baby spinach.
- Place the top bun on the slider.
- Repeat with remaining ingredients.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Marinating the chicken overnight enhances the flavor.
- Feel free to customize the toppings with other greens or cheeses.
- Store leftover sliders in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Grilling or Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg