Description
Elevate your next gathering with these irresistible Honey Mustard Chicken Sliders. Each slider features crispy, golden-brown chicken coated in a tangy-sweet honey mustard sauce, making them the perfect treat for parties, game days, or casual weeknight dinners. Easy to make and customizable with various toppings, these sliders are a hit with both kids and adults alike. Enjoy the delightful combination of flavors and textures in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 12 slider buns
- 4 slices cheddar cheese (or 16 small squares)
- Lettuce leaves (optional)
- Sliced tomatoes (optional)
- Pickle chips (optional)
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into slider-sized pieces (2-3 inches square).
- Set up three shallow dishes: combine flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in the first; add beaten eggs in the second; place panko breadcrumbs in the third.
- Dredge each chicken piece in flour mixture, dip in eggs, then coat with panko.
- Allow breaded chicken to rest for 10–15 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Fry chicken for about 3–4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (165°F internal temperature).
- Drain on a wire rack lined with paper towels.
- In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, honey, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to make the sauce.
- Assemble the sliders by spreading sauce on buns and adding fried chicken along with any desired toppings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider (approximately 110g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 70mg