Maple Chicken Bacon Sliders
Maple Chicken Bacon Sliders are the ultimate crowd-pleaser, combining sweet maple syrup, crispy bacon, and tender chicken in a mouthwatering bite. Perfect for game nights or cozy gatherings, these sliders offer a delightful balance of flavors that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Easy to prepare and visually appealing, they are sure to impress your guests!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 12 sliders 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon
- ½ cup pure maple syrup
- 12 slider buns
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Season chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Bake for about 25 minutes or until fully cooked.
- While chicken is baking, fry bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- Once chicken is done, let it rest before shredding with two forks. Mix shredded chicken with warm maple syrup.
- Slice slider buns in half and layer shredded chicken, crispy bacon, and cheddar cheese.
- Bake assembled sliders on a tray for 5-7 minutes until buns are warm and cheese melts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider (90g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For added flavor, cook the chicken in the rendered bacon fat. Substitute turkey or portobello mushrooms for a different protein option. Feel free to spice it up with smoked paprika.