Maple Chicken Bacon Sliders
These Maple Chicken Bacon Sliders are the ultimate party food! Sweet maple-glazed chicken, crispy bacon, and melted cheese on soft Hawaiian rolls make an irresistible, easy appetizer.
Servings: 12 sliders
Calories: 280kcal
Equipment
- 9x13 inch Baking Dish
- Mixing Bowls
- Pastry Brush
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie chicken is perfect)
- 8 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- to taste salt and black pepper
- 1 12-count package King's Hawaiian Original Sweet Rolls
- 6 slices provolone or cheddar cheese, cut in half
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tbsp everything bagel seasoning or poppy seeds (optional)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix shredded chicken and bacon. In another bowl, whisk maple syrup, mayo, Dijon, vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Pour over chicken and mix well.
- Slice rolls in half horizontally. Place bottom halves in a greased 9x13" dish. Layer with cheese, then the chicken filling. Place top halves of rolls on top.
- Brush roll tops with melted butter. Sprinkle with seasoning. Cover with foil and bake at 350°F for 15 mins. Uncover and bake 5-10 more mins until golden.
- Let cool 5 minutes. Garnish with parsley, slice into individual sliders, and serve warm.
Notes
Pro Tips: For the best texture, lightly brush the bottom rolls with mayonnaise before adding cheese to create a moisture barrier. Use a serrated knife to slice the whole pack of rolls evenly in half. For incredible depth of flavor, use the drippings from cooking the bacon to sauté a finely chopped onion before adding it to the chicken mixture. This recipe is a fantastic way to use leftover shredded chicken from our 3-Ingredient Italian Chicken.