Easy Hot Honey Chicken Sliders Recipe
Introduction
These Easy Hot Honey Chicken Sliders are a perfect blend of sweet, spicy, and savory flavors wrapped in soft Hawaiian rolls. Ideal for game day, parties, or a simple weeknight meal, they are packed with shredded rotisserie chicken, melty provolone, and a tangy coleslaw finish.
Ingredients
- 24 Hawaiian rolls
- 5 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded
- 12 slices provolone cheese
- Hot honey sauce (a double recipe)
- 4 tablespoons butter
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅛ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 4 cups shredded coleslaw
- ½ cup coleslaw dressing or ranch (plus more if needed)
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a 9×13-inch baking pan with nonstick spray.
- Step 2: Without separating the rolls, use a long serrated knife to carefully slice the Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally, keeping them intact. Place the bottom halves evenly in the prepared pan, pressing gently if needed to fit.
- Step 3: Layer the 12 slices of provolone cheese evenly over the bottom rolls. In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken with the hot honey sauce, then spread this mixture over the cheese layer.
- Step 4: Bake the assembled sliders, uncovered, for 15 minutes so the cheese melts and the chicken heats through.
- Step 5: Place the top halves of the rolls over the chicken. In a small bowl, combine the butter, cayenne, salt, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Brush this seasoned butter mixture over the tops of the rolls.
- Step 6: Return the sliders to the oven and bake for another 15–20 minutes, or until the tops are golden and warmed through.
- Step 7: While the sliders bake, mix the shredded coleslaw with the coleslaw dressing or ranch, adding more dressing if desired for creaminess.
- Step 8: Once the sliders are done, carefully remove the top buns, pile the coleslaw onto the chicken layer, replace the tops, and optionally brush with additional butter mixture before serving.
Tips & Variations
- For extra heat, add a pinch more cayenne or drizzle extra hot honey over the sliders before serving.
- Substitute provolone with pepper jack for a spicier cheese option.
- Make your own hot honey sauce by combining honey with sriracha or your favorite hot sauce.
- If you prefer, swap coleslaw dressing for ranch to add a different creamy flavor.
Storage
Store leftover sliders in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10–15 minutes to keep the bread soft and the cheese melted. Avoid microwaving as it can make the buns 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, covered, for a few hours before baking. Add the coleslaw just before serving to keep it fresh and crisp.
What if I can’t find Hawaiian rolls?
Slider buns or small brioche rolls work well as substitutes. Choose soft rolls to maintain the slider’s tender texture.
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Easy Hot Honey Chicken Sliders Recipe
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 24 sliders 1x
Description
These Easy Hot Honey Chicken Sliders are a deliciously spicy and sweet handheld meal perfect for gatherings or casual dinners. Featuring shredded rotisserie chicken tossed in a flavorful hot honey sauce, layered with provolone cheese, and topped with tangy coleslaw on soft Hawaiian rolls, these sliders bake to melty perfection and are finished with a buttered seasoned crust for extra flavor and crispness.
Ingredients
Slider Base
- 24 Hawaiian rolls
Filling
- 5 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded
- hot honey sauce (a double recipe, approximately 1/2 cup)
- 12 slices provolone cheese
Butter Topping
- 4 tablespoons butter
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅛ teaspoon smoked paprika
Coleslaw
- 4 cups shredded coleslaw mix
- ½ cup coleslaw dressing or ranch dressing (plus more if needed)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a 9 x 13 inch baking pan with nonstick baking spray to prevent sticking.
- Slice Rolls: Remove the Hawaiian rolls from the bag without separating them. Using a long serrated knife, carefully slice the entire set of rolls in half horizontally to create a bottom and top layer, keeping all rolls connected.
- Layer Cheese and Chicken: Place the bottom half of the rolls into the prepared baking pan, gently pressing them in to fit snugly. Layer the provolone cheese slices evenly over the bottom rolls. In a separate bowl, mix the shredded rotisserie chicken thoroughly with the hot honey sauce, then spread this chicken mixture evenly over the cheese layer.
- Bake Filling Layer: Bake the pan uncovered in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, allowing the cheese to melt and the filling to warm through.
- Add Top Rolls and Butter Seasoning: Remove the pan from the oven and carefully place the top half of the rolls over the chicken layer. In a small bowl, mix the melted butter with cayenne, salt, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Brush this seasoned butter generously over the top layer of the rolls.
- Bake with Topping: Return the baking pan to the oven and bake for another 15 to 20 minutes until the tops are golden and crisped.
- Prepare Coleslaw: While the sliders bake, combine the shredded coleslaw with the coleslaw dressing or ranch in a bowl. Adjust dressing quantity to taste if needed.
- Assemble and Serve: When baking is complete, carefully remove the top rolls from the pan. Spread the dressed coleslaw evenly over the chicken layer on the bottom buns. Replace the top rolls and optionally brush more seasoned butter over the tops. Slice into individual sliders and serve warm.
Notes
- Use Hawaiian rolls for that signature sweet and soft slider taste.
- Adjust the amount of hot honey sauce according to your preferred spice level.
- For a crispier top, broil the sliders for 1-2 minutes at the end—watch carefully to prevent burning.
- Coleslaw can be made ahead and refrigerated until assembling sliders.
- Leftover sliders can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Sandwiches/Sliders
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: hot honey chicken sliders, Hawaiian rolls sliders, spicy chicken sliders, baked sliders, rotisserie chicken recipe
