Honey Chipotle Chicken Sliders
Grilled chicken sliders with sweet and spicy honey chipotle sauce, creamy coleslaw, and garlic sauce on toasted brioche buns.
Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 35 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 480 kcal
Creamy Coleslaw
- 1 cup shredded green cabbage
- 0.5 cup purple cabbage, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup shredded carrots
- 0.25 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp sugar
Creamy Garlic Sauce
- 0.25 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp sour cream
- 1 tbsp milk
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Honey Chipotle Sauce
- 0.33 cup honey
- 2 tbsp chipotle peppers in adobo, finely chopped
- 0.25 cup ketchup
Grilled Chicken Thighs
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, pounded to an even thickness
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
Assembly
- 6 soft brioche slider buns
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
Creamy Coleslaw
Make Creamy Coleslaw:
Make the creamy coleslaw: In a medium bowl, whisk 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, and 1 tsp sugar until smooth. Toss in 1 cup green cabbage, 1/2 cup purple cabbage, and 1/2 cup shredded carrots. Mix well to coat all vegetables thoroughly. Refrigerate until needed.
Creamy Garlic Sauce
Prepare Garlic Sauce:
Prepare the creamy garlic sauce: Combine 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 2 tbsp sour cream, 1 tbsp milk, and 2 minced garlic cloves in a small bowl. Season with a pinch of salt and black pepper to taste. Whisk vigorously until thick and pale. Set aside.
Honey Chipotle Sauce
Cook Chipotle Sauce:
Cook the honey chipotle sauce: In a small saucepan over medium heat, mix 1/3 cup honey, 2 tbsp chopped chipotle peppers in adobo, and 1/4 cup ketchup. Bring to a gentle simmer. Let bubble for 3-5 minutes, stirring often, until the sauce turns glossy, dark reddish-brown, and sticky. Remove from heat.
Grilled Chicken Thighs
Grill Chicken Thighs:
Grill the chicken thighs: Gently flatten 1.5 lbs chicken thighs to even thickness. Coat with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp kosher salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Preheat a grill or cast iron grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 5-7 minutes per side, until deep golden with lightly charred edges.Glaze with Sauce:
Glaze the chicken: Move the cooked thighs to a large bowl. Pour the warm honey chipotle sauce over the hot chicken. Toss continuously until all pieces are evenly coated and shiny.
Assembly
Toast Buns and Assemble:
Toast buns and assemble: Spread 2 tbsp butter on the cut sides of 6 brioche slider buns. Toast face-down on a hot skillet for 1-2 minutes. Place a glazed chicken thigh on each bottom bun. Top with a generous scoop of creamy coleslaw, drizzle heavily with garlic sauce, and cap with the top bun placed slightly askew.
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