Description
Maple Chicken & Bacon Sliders are a delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors, making them the perfect addition to any gathering or a quick family dinner. These sliders feature tender, maple-glazed chicken paired with crispy bacon, all sandwiched between soft slider buns. In just 35 minutes, you can whip up a batch that will have everyone coming back for more. Easy to customize with your favorite toppings and versatile enough for any occasion, these sliders are sure to become a household favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 6 slices bacon
- 6 slider buns
- 1 cup arugula
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a bowl, mix maple syrup and Dijon mustard for the glaze.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown, brushing half the glaze on while cooking.
- Transfer chicken to a baking sheet, brush with remaining glaze, and bake for about 10 minutes or until cooked through.
- Cook bacon in the same skillet until crispy; drain on paper towels.
- After cooling slightly, slice chicken into thin pieces.
- Assemble sliders: place arugula on each bun, top with chicken and bacon, then close with the other half of the bun.
- Serve immediately for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider (about 120g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg