Description
Prepare to wow your taste buds with these irresistible Honey Mustard BLT Chicken Sliders with Avocado! This scrumptious slider recipe combines juicy, seasoned chicken, crispy bacon, melty cheese, and a creamy honey mustard sauce, all nestled between soft buns. The addition of fresh avocado and crunchy veggies takes these Honey Mustard BLT Chicken Sliders to the next level of flavor and texture. Get ready to serve up a mouthwatering and crowd-pleasing meal in just 30 minutes!
Ingredients
- 12 slider buns
- 1 1/2 to 2 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or tenders
- 8 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled or halved
- 12 slices Colby Jack or Pepper Jack cheese
- 1 avocado, cubed or sliced
- 1 to 2 Roma tomatoes or cherry tomatoes, sliced or quartered
- 1/2 head romaine or iceberg lettuce
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- Flaky salt, for finishing
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano or thyme
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon Dijon or yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoon softened butter (optional)
- 1 clove garlic, grated (optional)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper until smooth. Set aside.
- Coat the chicken in oil, then season with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Grill or pan-sear the chicken for 3 minutes per side until cooked through. Let the chicken rest, then slice or roughly chop and toss with the honey mustard sauce.
- Slice the buns in half and place them on a baking sheet. Broil for 2 to 3 minutes until golden. If using the garlic butter topping, spread it over the top buns before broiling.
- Distribute the cheese slices over the bottom buns and broil for another 1 to 2 minutes until melted and bubbly.
- Layer the bottom buns with lettuce, tomato slices, honey mustard chicken, bacon, red onion, and cubed avocado. Drizzle extra honey mustard over the top.
- Sprinkle with flaky salt, close the buns, pull apart, and serve warm with extra honey mustard for dipping.
Notes
For the buns, opt for soft, slightly sweet options like brioche, Hawaiian pretzel, or dinner rolls to complement the savory fillings.
When cooking the chicken, grilling imparts a delicious smoky flavor, while pan-searing creates a nice golden crust. Whichever method you choose, be sure to let the chicken rest before slicing or chopping.
For crispy bacon, bake it in the oven until it reaches your desired level of crispiness, then crumble or halve the strips.
When preparing the avocado, you can either cube it or slice it into thin strips for a visually appealing presentation.
Store any leftover Honey Mustard BLT Chicken Sliders in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat them gently in the oven or microwave before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg