Hot Honey Chicken Sliders

These hot honey chicken sliders are crispy, sweet, and spicy with a sticky honey glaze and pickles on soft rolls. A quick and easy recipe perfect for game day and parties.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Chicken Cook Time20

Total Time50

Servings:

Calories: 219kcal

Author: Karin and Ken

Ingredients

12 Hawaiian slider rolls still connected
¼ cup hot sauce
¾ cup honey
¼ cup brown sugar
6-8 breaded chicken tenders prepared and still warm, or enough to cover sliders
2 cups dill pickle chips or sweet pickle relish
4 tablespoons butter melted, divided
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons parsley chopped

Instructions

Bake chicken tenders according to package directions. Once baked, leave your oven on and set to 350°F. Prepare a 9x13 casserole dish with nonstick spray.
Slice the slider buns in half (keep them connected). Place bottom half, cut side up, in casserole dish and brush with extra melted butter.
Bake for 5 minutes and set aside.
In a large heavy-bottom non-stick skillet, combine the hot sauce, honey, and brown sugar. Stir and cook over medium heat until well combined and smooth.
Place your warm chicken tenders into the hot honey sauce and flip them until each one is well coated.
Grab your casserole dish with bottom buns and add hot honey-coated chicken tenders, drizzle any extra hot honey sauce over them, add pickle chips, and then bun tops.
In a small bowl, combine your melted butter with the garlic powder and brush it over the bun tops.
Bake, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes or until the tops are toasted and the sliders are heated throughout. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

Notes

Use fresh buns: Keeps sliders soft and fluffy
Use crispy chicken tenders: Prevents soggy sliders and adds texture
Don’t overcook chicken: Keeps it juicy and tender
Adjust spice level: Add more or less hot sauce to taste
Use quality honey: Improves overall flavor
Toast buns lightly: Adds structure and prevents sogginess
Don’t overload sauce: Too much can make sliders messy
Brush butter evenly: Ensures golden, flavorful tops
Bake uncovered: Helps keep the tops crisp
Serve warm: Best texture and flavor when fresh

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