Today I'm sharing my viral sensation Honey Mustard Chicken BLT Sliders! This recipe exploded on my social media and I still get messages about how much everyone loves them. These little beauties combine juicy blackened chicken crispy bacon and a golden honey mustard sauce that'll make your taste buds dance. Perfect for any gathering from game day to pool parties!
What Makes These Sliders Special
Picture this toasty slider buns loaded with perfectly seasoned blackened chicken crispy bacon fresh veggies and the most incredible honey mustard sauce. Then we take it over the top with a generous coating of garlic butter on the buns. Trust me the combination of textures and flavors in these sliders is absolutely magical!
Grab These Ingredients
- Blackened Seasoning: Homemade or premade seasoning blend for coating the chicken.
- Chicken: Chicken tenders (or breasts/thighs as alternatives).
- Golden Mustard: Sweet Baby Ray's Golden Mustard (or regular honey mustard).
- Bacon: For a smoky, crispy addition to the sliders.
- Cheese: Colby Jack cheese, or any mild cheese of your choice.
- Veggies: Iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, and red onions (optional).
- Slider Buns: Kings Hawaiian slider buns, perfect for this recipe.
- Garlic + Parsley + Butter: Grated garlic clove and chopped parsley mixed into melted butter for smearing on the buns.
Let's Make Some Magic
- Cook That Chicken
- Get your chicken coated in that blackened seasoning and cook it until it's perfectly juicy. While it's cooking slice up your fresh veggies.
- Whip Up the Butter Spread
- Mix together your butter parsley and fresh garlic. Pop it in the microwave just until it melts then give it a good stir.
- Get Those Buns Ready
- Split your slider buns and toast them under the broiler until they're golden brown. Flip the tops over to get ready for assembly.
- Build Your Sliders
- Start with mayo on the bottom buns add your chicken drizzle with that amazing golden honey mustard and top with cheese. Brush those top buns with your garlic butter mixture.
- One Last Toast
- Quick trip under the broiler to melt that cheese and get the buns extra crispy.
- The Grand Finale
- Layer on your bacon tomatoes and lettuce add an extra drizzle of honey mustard pop those tops on and you're ready to serve!
About That Golden Mustard
Sweet Baby Ray's Golden Mustard is my secret weapon in this recipe. It's got this amazing zingy flavor that's different from regular honey mustard. You can usually find it at Walmart or other grocery stores but don't worry if you can't regular honey mustard works great too!
Frequently Asked Questions
- → Can I prepare these sliders ahead of time?
You can cook the chicken and bacon ahead of time. When ready to serve, just assemble and broil the sliders. Keep the lettuce and tomato separate until serving to prevent soggy buns.
- → What can I substitute for Hawaiian rolls?
Any dinner rolls or slider buns work well. Just make sure they're sturdy enough to hold the fillings. Brioche rolls make a great substitute for a similar sweet taste.
- → How spicy is the blackened seasoning?
The seasoning has a moderate kick from the cayenne pepper. You can reduce or omit the cayenne for a milder version, or add more for extra heat.
- → Can I use chicken breasts instead of tenders?
Yes, chicken breasts work great. Just slice them thin or pound them to even thickness so they cook quickly and evenly like tenders would.
- → How do I keep the sliders warm for a party?
Cover them loosely with foil after assembly. The foil keeps them warm but prevents them from getting soggy. You can also keep them in a low-temperature oven (200°F) for up to 30 minutes.