Name: Honey Chicken Sliders
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 12 slices of provolone cheese.; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder.; 24 soft Hawaiian rolls.; 4 tablespoons of butter.; 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika.; Double the amount of hot honey sauce.; 1/4 teaspoon of salt.; 4 cups of shredded coleslaw mix.; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne.; 5 cups of rotisserie chicken, shredded.; Half a cup of coleslaw dressing.

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Need a new crowd-pleaser? These sticky-sweet spicy chicken sliders will blow your mind! I whipped them up when trying to use some leftover rotisserie chicken and now my friends constantly ask me to make them. Picture tender shredded chicken coated in a kickin' honey glaze, gooey cheese, all nestled in soft Hawaiian buns and topped with crunchy homemade slaw. They're ideal for watching sports, handling hungry guests, or just making an ordinary dinner feel special!

What Makes Them So Darn Good

That spicy-sweet honey drizzle really steals the show! The flavor combo is absolutely addictive. They come together in no time and can feed tons of people without any stress. And don't worry if you need to swap ingredients - these little sandwiches are super adaptable to whatever's in your fridge.

Grab These Items

Soft Hawaiian Buns: The sweet ones wrapped in that orange packaging.
Melty Cheese: Provolone works amazingly well here.
Ready Chicken: A store-bought rotisserie chicken saves tons of time!
The Secret Weapon: Spicy honey transforms everything it touches.
Crunchy Slaw: Gives that perfect textural contrast.
Finishing Touches: Butter and seasonings for that irresistible top.

Putting It All Together

Prep Your Buns: Slice those Hawaiian rolls horizontally while keeping them attached. Place the bottom halves in your greased baking dish.
Create A Base Layer: Cover the bottom buns completely with provolone slices to create a moisture barrier that keeps everything from getting mushy.
Add The Main Event: Toss your pulled chicken thoroughly with the spicy honey until every piece is well-coated. Spread this mixture evenly across the cheese layer.
Initial Heating: Bake at 350°F for around 15 minutes until you see the cheese starting to bubble.
Add Some Color: Combine your melted butter with smoked paprika, garlic powder and cayenne. Brush this all over the bun tops, then return to the oven until they turn beautifully golden.
The Final Touch: Let them cool briefly after removing from oven. Add your fresh slaw on top, place the bun tops on, and watch how quickly they vanish!

Great Side Options

These sliders go perfectly with crunchy potato chips or oven-baked wedges. Want something to balance the heat? Try a cool fruit salad. A simple pasta salad works wonderfully too. And don't skip the pickle spears - they cut right through the richness! Make sure you've got plenty of cold drinks nearby because these pack some serious heat!

Tips For Success

For crispy bottoms, eat them right after making. If you're prepping ahead, wait to add the slaw until you're ready to serve. Noticing the tops getting too brown? Just throw some foil over them. Looking for extra kick? Dump more cayenne into your butter mixture - we won't tell anyone!

Getting Ahead

You can assemble everything earlier in the day and keep them refrigerated until it's time to cook - just remember to add the slaw last minute! Any extras will stay good in your fridge for about 3 days. When you want to enjoy them again, warm them up covered with foil at 350°F for roughly 10 minutes and they'll taste almost fresh-made!

Frequently Asked Questions

→ Can they be prepped in advance?: Sure! Just wait to add the slaw so the bread doesn't get soggy.
→ Why keep rolls together while cutting?: This keeps the rolls in place, making it simpler to build the sliders evenly.
→ What if the top burns?: If they brown too fast, lightly cover them with some foil.
→ How can leftovers be warmed up?: Heat them at 425°F for 10-15 minutes but leave the slaw off until serving.
→ Which dressing works best?: Either ranch or coleslaw dressing gives great flavor on top.

Honey Chicken Sliders

Zesty chicken sliders with honey sauce, gooey cheese, and slaw served on soft, sweet rolls.

Prep Time

15 Minutes

Cook Time

30 Minutes

Total Time

45 Minutes

By: Sophia

Category: Kid-Friendly Recipes

Difficulty: Intermediate

Cuisine: American

Yield: 24 Servings (24)

Dietary: ~

Ingredients

01 12 slices of provolone cheese.

02 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder.

03 24 soft Hawaiian rolls.

04 4 tablespoons of butter.

05 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika.

06 Double the amount of hot honey sauce.

07 1/4 teaspoon of salt.

08 4 cups of shredded coleslaw mix.

09 1/8 teaspoon cayenne.

10 5 cups of rotisserie chicken, shredded.

11 Half a cup of coleslaw dressing.

Instructions

Step 01

Set your oven to 350°F and spray a 9x13 pan with non-stick spray to keep everything from sticking.

Step 02

Using a serrated knife, slice the entire block of rolls horizontally in one motion, leaving the rolls connected.

Step 03

Lay the bottom layer of sliced rolls inside the greased pan, pressing gently so everything fits just right—no gaps or overlaps.

Step 04

Spread out the provolone cheese on the bottom rolls, breaking pieces if needed to fully cover everything.

Step 05

Stir the shredded chicken with the hot honey sauce until everything is well coated and nice and saucy.

Step 06

Evenly spread the chicken mixture over the cheese, trying to give each section an equal amount.

Step 07

Put it in the oven, uncovered, and bake for 15 minutes so the cheese melts and the chicken warms up fully.

Step 08

As it bakes, melt the butter and whisk it together with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and cayenne until smooth.

Step 09

Carefully line up and lay the top rolls over the hot chicken layer so it matches the bottom rolls perfectly.

Step 10

Using a brush, coat the top of the rolls generously with the buttery mixture, making sure to cover every inch, even the sides.

Step 11

Pop it back in the oven for another 15-20 minutes until the tops get golden and crisp.

Step 12

While everything bakes, toss together the coleslaw and dressing in a bowl, adjusting the dressing until it tastes just right.

Step 13

Take the dish out of the oven and gently lift off the top layer of rolls in one piece.

Step 14

Spoon the coleslaw evenly across the chicken layer, then put the top layer of rolls back on. Add more butter on top if you like, for extra flavor.

Notes

Fast and easy to put together.

Can be prepped in advance.

Perfect for hosting.

Rotisserie chicken makes it simple.

Tools You'll Need

Large 9x13 pan for baking.

Sharp serrated knife.

Brush for spreading butter.

Mixing bowls for prep.

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.

Contains dairy (cheese, butter).
Includes wheat in the rolls.
May have eggs, depending on the dressing.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.

Calories: 164
Total Fat: 9 g
Total Carbohydrate: 16 g
Protein: 6 g