Description
Tender shredded chicken coated in a sweet and tangy honey mustard sauce, layered with melted cheddar cheese, and baked inside soft slider buns for an easy, comforting, and crowd-pleasing meal.
Ingredients
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 pounds)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/3 cup Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 12 slider buns
- 6 slices cheddar cheese, halved
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken for 6–7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked through. Remove and shred using two forks.
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, yellow mustard, mayonnaise, and apple cider vinegar until smooth.
- Add the shredded chicken to the sauce and mix until evenly coated.
- Slice the slider buns in half and place the bottom halves in a baking dish.
- Spread the honey mustard chicken mixture evenly over the buns and top with halved cheddar cheese slices.
- Place the top halves of the buns over the cheese. Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with dried parsley if desired.
- Bake for 10–15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the tops are lightly golden.
- Cool slightly, slice, and serve warm.
Notes
- Rotisserie chicken can be used to save time.
- Swiss or provolone cheese can be substituted for cheddar.
- Add cayenne pepper or hot sauce for extra heat.
- Thinly sliced pickles or red onions add crunch and tang.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in the oven at 325°F for best texture.
- The chicken mixture can be frozen separately for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
