Description
Delicious sliders featuring juicy grilled chicken, sweet honey, and smoky chipotle, topped with a crunchy slaw.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs (Pounded to an even thickness)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (For grilling)
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 0.33 cup honey
- 2 tbsp chipotle peppers in adobo (Finely chopped)
- 0.25 cup ketchup
- 6 whole soft brioche slider buns
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (For toasting buns)
- 1 cup shredded green cabbage
- 0.5 cup purple cabbage (Thinly sliced)
- 0.5 cup shredded carrots
- 0.25 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp sugar
- 2 tbsp sour cream
- 1 tbsp milk
- 2 cloves garlic (Minced)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Begin by using a meat mallet to pound the chicken thighs to an even thickness. This promotes even cooking and ensures juicy, tender results. Season both sides with kosher salt and black pepper.
- Create the Glaze: In a mixing bowl, combine the honey, finely chopped chipotle peppers in adobo, and ketchup. Whisk until well-blended, creating a sticky, spicy glaze that will coat the chicken.
- Grill the Chicken: Heat a grill or grill pan over medium high heat. Add olive oil to the grill, then place the chicken thighs on it, cooking for about 4-5 minutes on each side. Brush with the honey-chipotle glaze during the last few minutes of grilling for an extra flavor punch.
- Toast the Buns: Melt the unsalted butter in a separate skillet over medium heat. Toast the brioche slider buns until golden brown, allowing the butter to enhance their flavor.
- Make the Slaw: In another mixing bowl, combine the shredded green cabbage, purple cabbage, and shredded carrots. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, sour cream, milk, and minced garlic. Fold this creamy sauce into the slaw mixture until well coated.
- Assemble the Sliders: Slice the grilled chicken thighs and place them on the bottom half of each toasted brioche bun. Generously pile the crunchy slaw on top, then crown each with the top half of the bun.
- Serve and Enjoy! Grab a plate, gather your friends or family, and prepare for applause as you serve these heavenly sliders that are bursting with flavor!
Notes
Make-ahead tips include preparing the glaze and slaw a day in advance; store them separately to keep flavors fresh. You can also use chicken breasts instead of thighs for a leaner option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg