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Maple Chicken Sliders

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These maple chicken sliders combine juicy, crispy chicken with a sticky-sweet maple glaze, smoky bacon, and tangy pickles for the ultimate sweet and savory party snack. Perfect for potlucks, game days, or weeknight dinners, they’re easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • Vegetable oil, for frying
  • 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1–2 tsp hot sauce (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 12 slider buns or small dinner rolls (Brioche or Hawaiian rolls recommended)
  • 6 slices cooked bacon, cut in half
  • 1 cup shredded coleslaw mix (optional)
  • 1/4 cup ranch or mayonnaise (optional)
  • Pickle slices

Instructions

  1. Cut chicken into slider-sized pieces (about the size of the buns) and pat dry with paper towels.
  2. Set up a dredging station: In one bowl, whisk eggs. In another, mix flour, panko, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Dip chicken pieces in flour mixture, then egg, then back in flour mixture. Press gently to coat well.
  4. Heat 1/2 inch of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry chicken in batches for 3–4 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through (165°F internal temperature). Drain on paper towels or a wire rack. (For baking: arrange on a parchment-lined sheet and bake at 425°F for 18–22 minutes, flipping halfway.)
  5. In a small saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Stir in maple syrup, Dijon mustard, hot sauce, and red pepper flakes (if using). Warm until just combined.
  6. Brush warm glaze generously over cooked chicken pieces. Optionally, toss all chicken in a bowl with the glaze and let sit for 2–3 minutes.
  7. Optional: Split slider buns and toast cut-side down in a dry skillet for 1–2 minutes.
  8. Spread ranch or mayonnaise on each bun if desired. Layer with glazed chicken, half a slice of crispy bacon, a scoop of slaw, and a pickle slice. Top with the other bun.
  9. Serve immediately. If making ahead, keep chicken and buns separate until ready to serve. Warm chicken in a low oven, then assemble.

Notes

For gluten-free sliders, use gluten-free flour, breadcrumbs, and buns. For dairy-free, swap butter for vegan butter or olive oil. For a vegetarian version, use breaded cauliflower or tofu. Chicken can be made ahead and reheated before glazing and assembling. Adjust glaze to taste—add more mustard for tang, more maple for sweetness, or a splash of vinegar for brightness. Don’t overcrowd the pan when frying for best crispiness.

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