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Honey Chipotle Garlic Chicken Sliders

Delicious sliders featuring marinated chicken thighs with a sweet and spicy honey chipotle sauce, topped with creamy coleslaw, all nestled in soft slider buns.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Calories: 380
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Marinade
  • 1 lb Chicken thighs Fresh and from a trusted source
  • 1/4 cup Honey Pure and natural, without added sugars
  • 1/4 cup Chipotle sauce Adjust quantity for desired heat
  • 1 tbsp Oil For grilling
Coleslaw
  • 2 cups Cabbage Shredded for coleslaw
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Use vegan mayonnaise for dairy-free option
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Pepper
Assembly
  • 8 pieces Slider buns Use gluten-free buns if necessary
  • 2 cloves Garlic Add minced or chopped to the marinade

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  2. In a bowl, mix honey and chipotle sauce. Coat the chicken thighs thoroughly.
  3. Place the marinated chicken thighs on the grill and cook for 6-8 minutes on each side until fully cooked and juices run clear.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix shredded cabbage with mayonnaise, salt, and pepper to prepare coleslaw.
  5. Let the grilled chicken rest for a few minutes, then slice it into strips.
Assembly
  1. Place the grilled chicken on the bottom half of the slider buns and top with coleslaw.
  2. Add any leftover garlic mixture for extra flavor, then cover with the top half of the buns.
  3. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

For the best flavor, marinate the chicken overnight. Sliders can be served with sweet potato fries or a fresh salad. Use an oven to reheat for best texture.