Easy Honey Mustard BLT Chicken Sliders – Better Than Takeout
Easy Honey Mustard BLT Chicken Sliders are crispy, juicy, and ready in just 20 minutes. After making these many times, I discovered the secret to keeping the chicken moist and the buns crispy. Jump to the recipe or keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Salsa Verde Chicken Recipe and Easy Chicken Shawarma Recipe.
Why This Easy Honey Mustard BLT Chicken Sliders – Better Than Takeout Is Pure Comfort
- Crispy chicken with a tender inside
- Sweet and tangy honey mustard sauce
- Melty cheese and crispy bacon for the perfect bite
- Easy to customize with your favorite toppings
What You'll Need for Easy Honey Mustard BLT Chicken Sliders – Better Than Takeout
Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Bacon
- Honey
- Mustard
- Burger buns
- Salt
- Pepper
- Garlic powder
- Paprika
- Honey mustard sauce
- Optional: Lettuce
- Optional: Tomato
- Optional: Red onion
- Optional: Pickles
📝 Ingredient Notes
- Chicken breasts: Thinly slice the chicken breasts horizontally to ensure even cooking.
🛒 Tools & Equipment I Recommend
- Cast iron skillet — Even heat distribution for perfect searing → See on Amazon
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How to Make Easy Honey Mustard BLT Chicken Sliders – Better Than Takeout
- Prepare the chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Cook in a preheated skillet until golden and cooked through.
- Cook the bacon: In the same skillet, cook bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving the grease in the pan.
- Assemble the sliders: Spread honey mustard sauce on both halves of the burger buns. Place a slice of chicken on the bottom bun, top with bacon, lettuce, tomato, and red onion. Drizzle with more sauce and top with the other bun half.
Cook's Tips for Perfect Easy Honey Mustard BLT Chicken Sliders – Better Than Takeout
- Cooking tip: Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is cooked to 165°F (74°C).
- Common mistake and fix: If your chicken sliders are dry, you've likely overcooked them. To fix, add a bit of chicken broth to the pan and let it simmer before serving.
- Time-saving tip: Prepare the chicken and bacon ahead of time and store in the fridge until ready to assemble.
Storing & Reheating Easy Honey Mustard BLT Chicken Sliders – Better Than Takeout
Short-Term Storage
Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftover sliders in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: Prepare the chicken and bacon ahead of time. Assemble just before serving.
Freezing Easy Honey Mustard BLT Chicken Sliders – Better Than Takeout
Freeze uncooked chicken sliders for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before cooking.
How to Reheat Without Drying It Out
Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 10-15 minutes. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 30-45 seconds, then crisp in a pan if desired.
Recipe Notes
- Chef tip: For a spicy kick, add some hot sauce to the honey mustard sauce.
- Best substitution: Substitute the chicken for turkey or pork for a different twist.
- Make-ahead: Prepare the chicken and bacon ahead of time. Assemble just before serving.
- Scaling: This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to serve a crowd.
- Troubleshooting: If your chicken sliders are dry, you've likely overcooked them. To fix, add a bit of chicken broth to the pan and let it simmer before serving.
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Easy Honey Mustard BLT Chicken Sliders – Better Than Takeout
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Bacon
- Honey
- Mustard
- Burger buns
Seasonings
- Salt
- Pepper
- Garlic powder
- Paprika
- Honey mustard sauce
Optional Toppings
- Lettuce
- Tomato
- Red onion
- Pickles
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Cook in a preheated skillet until golden and cooked through.
- Cook the bacon: In the same skillet, cook bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving the grease in the pan.
- Assemble the sliders: Spread honey mustard sauce on both halves of the burger buns. Place a slice of chicken on the bottom bun, top with bacon, lettuce, tomato, and red onion. Drizzle with more sauce and top with the other bun half.
Notes
- Chef tip: For a spicy kick, add some hot sauce to the honey mustard sauce.
- Best substitution: Substitute the chicken for turkey or pork for a different twist.
- Make-ahead: Prepare the chicken and bacon ahead of time. Assemble just before serving.
- Scaling: This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to serve a crowd.
- Troubleshooting: If your chicken sliders are dry, you've likely overcooked them. To fix, add a bit of chicken broth to the pan and let it simmer before serving.
Storage
- Fridge: Store leftover sliders in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Freezer: Freeze uncooked chicken sliders for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before cooking.
- Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 10-15 minutes.
- Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 30-45 seconds, then crisp in a pan if desired.
- Make ahead: Prepare the chicken and bacon ahead of time. Assemble just before serving.
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 350
- Protein: 25g
- Fat: 15g
- Carbs: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Cholesterol: 70mg
- Sat. Fat: 5g
Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.
Easy Honey Mustard BLT Chicken Sliders – Better Than Takeout FAQs
Yes, prepare the chicken and bacon ahead of time. Assemble just before serving to keep the buns crispy.
You've likely overcooked them. To fix, add a bit of chicken broth to the pan and let it simmer before serving.
Yes, freeze uncooked chicken sliders for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before cooking.
Yes, cook the chicken in the air fryer at 375°F (190°C) for 10-12 minutes, then assemble as directed.
Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 10-15 minutes for the best results.
A Warm Final Note
I can’t wait for you to try Easy Honey Mustard BLT Chicken Sliders – Better Than Takeout and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!
