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Close up handheld photo of honey chipotle garlic chicken sliders on a white ceramic plate illuminating the glossy red-orange sauce and creamy slaw.

Sensational Honey Chipotle Chicken Sliders for Game Day

Master the art of sweet and spicy flavor with these stunning Honey Chipotle Chicken Sliders. Featuring juicy charred chicken, a glossy red-orange glaze, crunchy two-tone slaw, and a thick garlic drizzle on glistening brioche buns.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 sliders
Course: Appetizer, Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

Chicken & Glaze
  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs Patted dry
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.5 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.33 cup honey
  • 2 tbsp chipotle peppers in adobo sauce Finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp ketchup
Creamy Slaw & Garlic Drizzle
  • 1 cup shredded green cabbage
  • 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
  • 0.25 cup mayonnaise For the slaw
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 0.33 cup mayonnaise For the garlic sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic Minced
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
Buns & Assembly
  • 6 brioche slider buns
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter Melted

Equipment

  • 1 Cast-Iron Grill Pan Essential for achieving a beautiful char on the chicken.
  • 1 Small saucepan Used to simmer and thicken the honey chipotle glaze.

Instructions
 

Cooking and Assembly
  1. Pat the chicken thighs dry, then toss them with olive oil and kosher salt. Sear on a preheated grill pan over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes per side until charred and cooked through.
  2. In a small saucepan, simmer the honey, chopped chipotle peppers, ketchup, and apple cider vinegar over medium-low heat until it forms a thick, glossy dark red-orange sauce. Coat the cooked chicken in the glaze.
  3. Whisk 1/4 cup mayonnaise and sugar together in a bowl. Add the shredded green and purple cabbage, tossing until completely coated in the creamy white dressing.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine 1/3 cup mayonnaise, minced garlic, and lemon juice. Stir until it forms a thick, opaque white drizzle.
  5. Lightly toast the bottom halves of the brioche buns. Top each with a piece of glazed chicken, a dollop of crunchy slaw, and a drizzle of the garlic sauce. Brush the top buns with melted butter and gently place them on top to glisten.

Notes

Store leftover chicken and sauces in separate airtight containers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Adjust the spice level by removing the seeds from the chipotle peppers before mincing.
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