Description
This Ultimate Honey Mustard Chicken Sliders recipe combines tender, marinated chicken pieces with a sweet and tangy honey mustard sauce, served warm on toasted slider buns with creamy mayonnaise and melted cheese. Perfect for a quick and tasty meal or party appetizer, these sliders are bursting with flavor and easy to prepare in under an hour.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Marinade
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Optional: 1/2 teaspoon thyme or rosemary
Slider Assembly
- 8 slider buns
- 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 4 slices cheddar or Swiss cheese
- Optional toppings: lettuce, pickles, sliced tomatoes
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Cut the boneless, skinless chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces to ensure they cook evenly and quickly.
- Marinate Chicken: In a bowl, whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and optional thyme or rosemary. Add the chicken pieces and toss to coat thoroughly. Let the mixture marinate for at least 30 minutes to infuse flavors.
- Cook Chicken: Preheat a grill or stovetop skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated chicken pieces for 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally until they are golden brown and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Toast Buns: While the chicken cooks, lightly toast the slider buns on the grill or in the oven until warm and slightly crispy to add texture and enhance flavor.
- Assemble Sliders: Spread mayonnaise on the bottom halves of the toasted buns. Add a generous scoop of the cooked honey mustard chicken, top each with a slice of cheddar or Swiss cheese, and add optional toppings such as lettuce, pickles, or sliced tomatoes. Place the top halves of the buns over the fillings.
- Serve: Arrange the sliders on a platter and serve immediately while warm to enjoy the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Marinate the chicken for longer (up to 2 hours) if time allows, for deeper flavor.
- You can substitute Dijon mustard with spicy brown mustard for a different flavor profile.
- Use gluten-free slider buns to make the recipe gluten-free.
- Customize toppings to your liking—avocado slices or caramelized onions are delicious additions.
- Ensure chicken is cooked to safe internal temperature of 165°F to avoid foodborne illness.
