Description
Juicy maple-glazed chicken sliders with crispy bacon and optional brie cheese topping.
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
- Preheat your grill or skillet to medium-high heat.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, salt, and black pepper.
- Coat the chicken pieces evenly with the spice mixture.
- Grill or sear the chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until fully cooked.
- In a small saucepan, combine maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and red pepper flakes.
- Simmer the glaze for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Brush the cooked chicken with the maple glaze.
- Assemble the sliders by placing chicken on the buns, topping with bacon, optional brie, and greens.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the spice mix for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Swap brie for cheddar or gouda if preferred.
- Toast the buns lightly for added texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: maple chicken sliders, bacon sliders, party appetizers, grilled chicken, maple glaze