Description
Maple Chicken Bacon Sliders combine sweet and savory flavors with tender marinated chicken, crispy bacon, and a sticky maple glaze between soft slider buns. Perfect for Sweet and Savory Sliders fans looking for Easy Slider Recipes or Party Food Sliders.
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
- Cut chicken breasts into 2-3 inch square pieces.
- Whisk together olive oil smoked paprika garlic powder onion powder dried thyme salt and pepper in a medium bowl.
- 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.
- Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken in a single layer and cook for 4-5 minutes per side or until cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165°F 74°C.
- Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- Combine maple syrup apple cider vinegar Dijon mustard Worcestershire sauce and red pepper flakes if using in a small saucepan.
- Bring to a simmer over medium heat and simmer for 5-7 minutes until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat.
- Cook bacon until crispy and drain excess grease then crumble or cut into slider-sized pieces.
- 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.
- Add brie cheese slice on top of the chicken if using.
- Sprinkle crumbled bacon over the cheese or chicken.
- Top with arugula or baby spinach.
- Place 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: Stovetop
- 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