Easy Honey Mustard BLT Chicken Sliders – Better Than Takeout
Easy Honey Mustard BLT Chicken Sliders are the ultimate game night or weeknight dinner solution. After making these countless times, I’ve perfected the crispy chicken and tangy honey mustard sauce that’ll make your family beg for more. The secret to crispy chicken? Drying the chicken breasts first. Jump to the recipe card or keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Homemade Olive Garden Style Breadsticks Recipe and Easy No-Bake Biscoff Cheesecake Cups Recipe.
Why This Easy Honey Mustard BLT Chicken Sliders – Better Than Takeout Is Pure Comfort
- Crispy chicken with a perfect honey mustard glaze
- Easy to customize with your favorite toppings
- Ready in just 20 minutes for a quick dinner
- Better than takeout, perfect for game nights or weeknights
What You'll Need for Easy Honey Mustard BLT Chicken Sliders – Better Than Takeout
Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 8 slider buns
- 8 slices bacon
- 8 lettuce leaves
- 1 tomato, sliced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- Honey
- Dijon mustard
- Apple cider vinegar
- Paprika
- Salt
- Pepper
- Optional: Avocado
- Optional: Pickles
- Optional: Cheese
- Optional: Red pepper flakes
📝 Ingredient Notes
- Chicken breasts: Thinly slice the chicken breasts horizontally to create 8 even pieces.
🛒 Tools & Equipment I Recommend
- Meat Mallet — Ensures even thickness for perfect cooking → See on Amazon
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How to Make Easy Honey Mustard BLT Chicken Sliders – Better Than Takeout
- Prepare the chicken: Pat chicken breasts dry with a paper towel. Season both sides with salt, pepper, and paprika. Using a meat mallet, pound the chicken to an even thickness.
- Cook the bacon: In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon and set it aside, leaving the grease in the pan.
- Cook the chicken: Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken and set it aside.
- Make the honey mustard sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar. Brush the sauce onto the chicken.
- Assemble the sliders: Toast the slider buns. Assemble the sliders with a lettuce leaf, tomato slice, red onion, bacon, and chicken. Drizzle with any remaining sauce.
Cook's Tips for Perfect Easy Honey Mustard BLT Chicken Sliders – Better Than Takeout
- Common mistake and fix: Overcooking the chicken can make it dry. Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Pro tip: For extra crispy chicken, pat the chicken dry with a paper towel before seasoning and cooking.
- Pro tip: Make the honey mustard sauce ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Storing & Reheating Easy Honey Mustard BLT Chicken Sliders – Better Than Takeout
Short-Term Storage
Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: The honey mustard sauce can be made up to one week ahead of time. Assemble the sliders just before serving.
Freezing Easy Honey Mustard BLT Chicken Sliders – Better Than Takeout
Freeze cooked chicken for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before reheating.
How to Reheat Without Drying It Out
Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 10-15 minutes or until heated through. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes or until heated through. The chicken may become slightly less crispy.
Recipe Notes
- Chef tip: For a spicy kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the honey mustard sauce.
- Best substitution: Substitute the chicken breasts for chicken thighs for even more flavor.
- Make-ahead: Cook the chicken and bacon ahead of time. Assemble the sliders just before serving.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to serve a crowd.
- Troubleshooting: If the chicken is sticking to the pan, it's not hot enough. Heat the pan over medium-high heat before adding the chicken.
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Easy Honey Mustard BLT Chicken Sliders – Better Than Takeout
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 8 slider buns
- 8 slices bacon
- 8 lettuce leaves
- 1 tomato, sliced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
Seasonings
- Honey
- Dijon mustard
- Apple cider vinegar
- Paprika
- Salt
- Pepper
Optional Toppings
- Avocado
- Pickles
- Cheese
- Red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Pat chicken breasts dry with a paper towel. Season both sides with salt, pepper, and paprika. Using a meat mallet, pound the chicken to an even thickness.
- Cook the bacon: In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon and set it aside, leaving the grease in the pan.
- Cook the chicken: Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken and set it aside.
- Make the honey mustard sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar. Brush the sauce onto the chicken.
- Assemble the sliders: Toast the slider buns. Assemble the sliders with a lettuce leaf, tomato slice, red onion, bacon, and chicken. Drizzle with any remaining sauce.
Notes
- Chef tip: For a spicy kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the honey mustard sauce.
- Best substitution: Substitute the chicken breasts for chicken thighs for even more flavor.
- Make-ahead: Cook the chicken and bacon ahead of time. Assemble the sliders just before serving.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to serve a crowd.
- Troubleshooting: If the chicken is sticking to the pan, it's not hot enough. Heat the pan over medium-high heat before adding the chicken.
Storage
- Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Freezer: Freeze cooked chicken for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before reheating.
- Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 10-15 minutes or until heated through.
- Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes or until heated through. The chicken may become slightly less crispy.
- Make ahead: The honey mustard sauce can be made up to one week ahead of time. Assemble the sliders just before serving.
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 320
- Protein: 25g
- Fat: 12g
- Carbs: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Cholesterol: 70mg
- Sat. Fat: 3.5g
Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.
Easy Honey Mustard BLT Chicken Sliders – Better Than Takeout FAQs
Yes, you can cook the chicken and bacon ahead of time. Assemble the sliders just before serving to prevent the buns from becoming soggy.
Overcooking the chicken can make it dry. Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) but not a degree more.
Yes, you can freeze the cooked chicken for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before reheating.
Yes, cook the chicken in the air fryer at 375°F (190°C) for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through. Proceed with the recipe as written.
If you need a honey substitute, you can use maple syrup or agave nectar in a 1:1 ratio.
A Warm Final Note
I can’t wait for you to try Easy Honey Mustard BLT Chicken Sliders – Better Than Takeout and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!
