Honey Mustard BLT Chicken Sliders (Printable version)
Juicy chicken with crispy bacon, fresh veggies, and honey mustard on toasted buns.
# What you need:
→ Chicken
01 - 2 medium boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
04 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Honey Mustard Sauce
07 - 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
08 - 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
09 - 1 tablespoon honey
10 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
11 - Pinch of salt
→ Sliders
12 - 8 slider buns, halved
13 - 8 slices cooked bacon
14 - 1 large tomato, thinly sliced
15 - 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
16 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
# How to make it:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Place chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound to even 1/2-inch thickness.
03 - Rub chicken with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
04 - Bake chicken on the prepared sheet for 15-18 minutes, or until cooked through. Let rest 5 minutes, then slice into slider-sized pieces.
05 - Whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, honey, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt to make the honey mustard sauce.
06 - Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp. Drain on paper towels.
07 - Brush slider buns with melted butter and toast, cut side down, in a pan or oven until golden.
08 - Spread honey mustard sauce on the bottom half of each bun. Layer with lettuce, sliced chicken, tomato, and bacon. Top with the remaining bun halves.
09 - Serve immediately, securing each slider with a toothpick if desired.
# Expert tips:
01 -
- The honey mustard sauce strikes that perfect balance between sweet and tangy, making everything else taste better
- These sliders come together faster than you can order takeout, and they are way more satisfying
02 -
- Letting the chicken rest is not optional, it keeps all those juices inside where they belong
- Toast the buns right before assembling or they will get soggy before anyone takes a bite
03 -
- Cook the bacon ahead of time and keep it in the fridge, then just reheat it for a minute in the oven
- Double the sauce recipe and use the extra as a dip for the sliders or roasted potatoes