Honey BBQ Chicken Sliders
Honey BBQ Chicken Sliders
Ingredients
For the Chicken Patties
- 1 1/2 pounds ground chicken, lean
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Honey BBQ Sauce
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
For Assembly
- 8 slider buns
- 1/2 cup dill pickle slices
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes, for garnish
- as needed cooking spray
For the Creamy Dipping Sauce
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, non-fat
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/8 teaspoon salt, to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the chicken patties: In a medium bowl, combine the ground chicken with 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Mix gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix. Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions and form into small, thin patties, about the size of your slider buns.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Cook the chicken patties: Lightly spray an air fryer basket or a baking sheet with cooking spray. Place the chicken patties in a single layer. Air fry at 375°F for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, or bake in a preheated oven at 400°F for 15-18 minutes, until cooked through and golden brown. The internal temperature should reach 165°F.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 375
- 3
Make the Honey BBQ Sauce: While the chicken cooks, whisk together the ketchup, honey, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/2 teaspoon onion powder in a small saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, for 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Sauce the chicken: Once the chicken patties are cooked, transfer them to a bowl with the prepared Honey BBQ sauce. Toss gently to coat each patty thoroughly.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Prepare the Creamy Dipping Sauce: In a small bowl, combine the plain Greek yogurt, fresh dill, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon onion powder, lemon juice, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. Stir until well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Assemble the sliders: Lightly toast the slider buns if desired. Place 1-2 dill pickle slices on the bottom half of each bun. Top with a sauced chicken patty. Place the top bun on the patty and sprinkle with dried parsley flakes for garnish. Serve immediately with the creamy dipping sauce on the side.
⏱️ 5 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Honey BBQ Chicken Sliders
Ingredients
For the Chicken Patties
- 1 1/2 pounds ground chicken, lean
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Honey BBQ Sauce
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
For Assembly
- 8 slider buns
- 1/2 cup dill pickle slices
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes, for garnish
- as needed cooking spray
For the Creamy Dipping Sauce
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, non-fat
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/8 teaspoon salt, to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the chicken patties: In a medium bowl, combine the ground chicken with 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Mix gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix. Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions and form into small, thin patties, about the size of your slider buns.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Cook the chicken patties: Lightly spray an air fryer basket or a baking sheet with cooking spray. Place the chicken patties in a single layer. Air fry at 375°F for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, or bake in a preheated oven at 400°F for 15-18 minutes, until cooked through and golden brown. The internal temperature should reach 165°F.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 375 - 3
Make the Honey BBQ Sauce: While the chicken cooks, whisk together the ketchup, honey, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/2 teaspoon onion powder in a small saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, for 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Sauce the chicken: Once the chicken patties are cooked, transfer them to a bowl with the prepared Honey BBQ sauce. Toss gently to coat each patty thoroughly.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Prepare the Creamy Dipping Sauce: In a small bowl, combine the plain Greek yogurt, fresh dill, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon onion powder, lemon juice, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. Stir until well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Assemble the sliders: Lightly toast the slider buns if desired. Place 1-2 dill pickle slices on the bottom half of each bun. Top with a sauced chicken patty. Place the top bun on the patty and sprinkle with dried parsley flakes for garnish. Serve immediately with the creamy dipping sauce on the side.
⏱️ 5 min