Maple Chicken Bacon Sliders (Printable)
Juicy maple glazed chicken with crispy bacon on toasted slider buns.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 6 slices thick-cut bacon
→ Marinade & Glaze
03 - 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
04 - 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
05 - 1 tbsp soy sauce
06 - 1 tbsp olive oil
07 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
08 - 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
09 - 1/2 tsp salt
→ Buns & Toppings
10 - 6 slider buns
11 - 3 tbsp mayonnaise
12 - 1 cup baby arugula or mixed greens
13 - 6 slices cheddar cheese (optional)
14 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
15 - Butter (for toasting buns)
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F.
02 - Slice chicken breasts horizontally to create 6 small fillets.
03 - In a bowl, whisk together maple syrup, Dijon mustard, soy sauce, olive oil, smoked paprika, pepper, and salt.
04 - Add chicken fillets to the marinade. Let sit for 10 minutes.
05 - In a skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy. Drain on paper towels.
06 - Remove chicken from marinade (reserve marinade); grill or pan-sear each fillet 3-4 minutes per side. When cooked through, set aside.
07 - Pour remaining marinade into the pan. Simmer 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened. Brush over cooked chicken.
08 - Optionally, place a slice of cheddar on each piece of chicken and broil for 1 minute until melted.
09 - Brush buns lightly with butter. Toast cut sides in a skillet until golden.
10 - Spread a thin layer of mayonnaise on bottom buns. Layer with arugula, glazed chicken, bacon, onion, and top bun.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The combination of smoky bacon and sweet maple glaze is incredibly addictive.
- Everything comes together in just over half an hour.
02 -
- Do not reuse the marinade raw without boiling it first.
- Watch the glaze carefully in the final minutes because the high sugar content burns quickly.
03 -
- Pound the chicken lightly before slicing to ensure uniform thickness.
- Use a silicone brush to apply the glaze evenly.