Name: Honey Chipotle Chicken Sliders
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs (pounded to an even thickness); 1 tbsp olive oil; 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; 0.25 cup mayonnaise (for the slaw); 2 tbsp sour cream; 1 tbsp milk; 2 cloves garlic (minced)

Description

Juicy and flavorful sliders with honey chipotle marinated chicken thighs, topped with a vibrant slaw, served on soft brioche buns.

Ingredients

Scale

1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs (pounded to an even thickness)
1 tbsp olive oil
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
0.25 cup mayonnaise (for the slaw)
2 tbsp sour cream
1 tbsp milk
2 cloves garlic (minced)

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Instructions

Prepare the Chicken Marinade: In a mixing bowl, combine honey, chipotle peppers, ketchup, olive oil, kosher salt, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth and uniform.
Marinate the Chicken: Place your chicken thighs in a resealable bag, pour the marinade over, seal tightly, and massage the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
Cook the Chicken: Preheat your grill over medium-high heat. Grill the chicken thighs for about 5-7 minutes on each side until cooked through.
Prepare the Slaw: In a bowl, mix together the green and purple cabbage, carrots, minced garlic, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, sour cream, and milk. Toss until well combined.
Toast the Buns: Melt butter in a pan over medium heat. Toast the brioche buns cut-side down until golden and crispy.
Assemble the Sliders: Slice the cooked chicken and layer it onto the toasted buns, heap on the slaw, and top with the other half of the bun.
Serve and Enjoy: Present your sliders with a garnish and prepare for compliments!

Notes

For a lighter version, substitute Greek yogurt for mayonnaise in the slaw. Remember to let the chicken rest after grilling for juiciness.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slider
Calories: 250
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 400mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 16g
Cholesterol: 70mg