Description
It’s the playoffs, my living room is packed with hungry football fans, and I’m scrambling to find something that’ll actually fill people up AND taste amazing. That’s when I came up with these maple chicken bacon sliders, and let me tell you – they were such a hit that now I get texts asking if I’m making “those sliders” for every single game!
Ingredients
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For the Maple Glazed Chicken:
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (trust me, thighs are juicier than breasts!)
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup (not the fake stuff – splurge on the real deal)
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, but adds a nice kick)
For Assembly:
- 12 slider buns (I like the sweet Hawaiian ones, but regular work too)
- 12 strips bacon, cooked crispy
- 6 slices sharp cheddar or Swiss cheese, cut in half
- 1 large red onion, thinly sliced
- Butter for toasting buns
- Optional toppings: lettuce, tomato slices, pickles
For the Quick Maple Aioli (game changer!):
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- Pinch of salt and pepper