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Maple Bacon Chicken Sliders with Spicy Sriracha Aioli

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These maple bacon chicken sliders combine sweet, smoky bacon, juicy seasoned chicken, and a spicy sriracha aioli, all nestled in soft slider buns. Perfect as a crowd-pleasing party appetizer or a fun weeknight dinner, they’re easy to make and packed with bold, comforting flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb), cooked and shredded or sliced
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 8 slices thick-cut bacon
  • 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic, finely minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon honey
  • Pinch of salt
  • 12 soft slider buns (such as Hawaiian rolls)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 6 slices cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese, halved
  • 1 cup baby arugula or spinach leaves (optional)
  • Pickled red onions or jalapeños (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lay bacon slices on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush with maple syrup and sprinkle with cracked black pepper. Bake for 18-22 minutes, flipping halfway, until crisp and caramelized. Let cool, then cut each slice in half.
  2. While bacon cooks, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add cooked chicken, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until warmed and fragrant. (If using raw chicken, season and cook through, then shred.)
  3. In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, sriracha, lemon juice, minced garlic, honey, and a pinch of salt. Chill until ready to use.
  4. Slice slider buns in half. Brush cut sides with melted butter. Toast in the oven at 400°F for 3-4 minutes until golden.
  5. On each bottom bun, layer 2-3 tablespoons of seasoned chicken, half a slice of maple bacon, and half a slice of cheese. Return open-faced sliders to the oven for 2-3 minutes to melt cheese (optional).
  6. Drizzle each slider with sriracha aioli. Top with arugula or spinach and pickled onions or jalapeños if desired. Cap with the top bun.
  7. Serve warm. For make-ahead, store components separately and assemble just before serving.

Notes

For best results, toast the buns and assemble sliders just before serving to prevent sogginess. Use rotisserie chicken for a shortcut. Adjust sriracha in the aioli to taste. For gluten-free, use GF buns or lettuce wraps. For dairy-free, use DF mayo and cheese. Bacon can be made ahead and kept warm in a low oven.

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