Easy Hot Honey Chicken Sliders Recipe

Introduction

These Easy Hot Honey Chicken Sliders are a perfect blend of sweet, spicy, and savory flavors all packed into soft Hawaiian rolls. Ideal for game day, parties, or a quick family meal, they’re simple to prepare yet impressively delicious.

Ingredients

• 24 Hawaiian rolls
• 5 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded
• 12 slices provolone cheese
• Hot honey sauce (a double recipe)
• 4 tbsp butter
• ¼ tsp cayenne
• ¼ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp garlic powder
• ⅛ tsp smoked paprika
• 4 cups shredded coleslaw
• ½ cup coleslaw dressing (plus more if needed) or ranch dressing

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a baking pan with nonstick baking spray.
2. Step 2: Without separating the rolls, carefully slice them in half horizontally using a long serrated knife, keeping the buns intact. Place the bottom halves into the prepared pan, pressing gently to fit if needed.
3. Step 3: Layer the provolone cheese evenly over the bottom rolls. Toss the shredded chicken with the hot honey sauce, then spread it over the cheese layer. Bake uncovered for 15 minutes.
4. Step 4: Arrange the top halves of the rolls over the chicken. In a small bowl, mix the butter with cayenne, salt, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Brush this butter mixture evenly over the top of the rolls. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 15–20 minutes until golden and heated through.
5. Step 5: While baking, combine the shredded coleslaw with the coleslaw or ranch dressing, adding more dressing if needed. After baking, carefully lift the top buns, spread the coleslaw over the chicken, replace the tops, and brush with extra butter mixture if desired.

Tips & Variations

• Use spicy ranch dressing in the coleslaw for an extra kick.
• For added crunch, toast the bottom buns lightly before assembling.
• Substitute provolone with pepper jack cheese for a bolder flavor.
• If you prefer less heat, reduce cayenne or hot honey sauce to taste.

Storage

Store leftover sliders in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in the oven at 300°F (150°C) for about 10 minutes or until warmed through to maintain texture and flavor. Avoid microwaving if possible, as it can make the rolls soggy.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make these sliders ahead of time?

Yes, you can assemble the sliders and refrigerate them before baking. Bake them fresh prior to serving to keep the rolls soft and the cheese melted.

What can I use if I don’t have hot honey sauce?

You can make a simple hot honey by mixing honey with a bit of hot sauce or cayenne pepper adjusted to your preferred spice level.

Easy Hot Honey Chicken Sliders Recipe

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These Easy Hot Honey Chicken Sliders are a perfect blend of sweet and spicy flavors layered with tender shredded rotisserie chicken, melted provolone cheese, and a crunchy coleslaw topping, all sandwiched between soft Hawaiian rolls. Baked to perfection and brushed with a flavorful seasoned butter, these sliders make a delightful appetizer or crowd-pleasing meal.

• Author: nova
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 35 minutes
• Total Time: 50 minutes
• Yield: 24 sliders 1x
• Category: Appetizer
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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Slider Assembly

• 24 Hawaiian rolls
• 5 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded
• 12 slices provolone cheese
• Hot honey sauce (a double recipe, about 1 cup)

Seasoned Butter Mixture

• 4 tbsp butter
• ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
• ¼ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp garlic powder
• ⅛ tsp smoked paprika

Coleslaw

• 4 cups shredded coleslaw mix
• ½ cup coleslaw dressing (or ranch, plus more if needed)

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly spray a baking pan with nonstick spray to prevent sticking.
2. Prepare the Rolls: Without separating the rolls, use a long serrated knife to carefully slice the entire pack of Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally, keeping all buns intact in their original shape. Place the bottom halves evenly in the prepared pan, gently pressing them to fit snugly.
3. Layer Cheese and Chicken: Lay the provolone cheese slices evenly over the bottom buns. In a bowl, mix the shredded rotisserie chicken thoroughly with the hot honey sauce. Spread this spicy-sweet chicken mixture evenly over the cheese layer. Bake uncovered for 15 minutes to melt the cheese and warm the chicken.
4. Add the Tops and Butter: Place the top halves of the rolls over the chicken layer. In a small bowl, combine the softened butter with cayenne, salt, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Brush this seasoned butter mixture generously over the top of the rolls. Return the sliders to the oven and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until golden and heated through.
5. Prepare the Coleslaw and Finish: While the sliders bake, toss the shredded coleslaw mix with coleslaw dressing or ranch until adequately coated; add more dressing if needed to reach your desired consistency. Once the sliders are done baking, carefully remove the top buns and spread the coleslaw evenly over the chicken layer. Replace the top buns and, if you like, brush them again with some of the reserved butter mixture for extra flavor and shine.

Notes

• To make the hot honey sauce, combine honey with hot sauce to your preferred heat level if you don’t have a ready-made version.
• If you prefer a milder slider, reduce or omit the cayenne pepper in the butter mixture.
• Coleslaw can be made a few hours ahead for convenience but toss it with dressing just before assembling to prevent sogginess.
• These sliders can be kept warm by covering with foil after baking if not serving immediately.
• For extra crunch, add sliced pickles between the chicken and cheese layers.

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