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Top-down look at two honey chipotle chicken sliders on brioche buns, topped with creamy coleslaw and visible shreds of chicken.

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
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 480 kcal

Ingredients
  

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

Instructions
 

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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