Maple Chicken & Beef Bacon Sliders Recipe
These Maple Chicken & Beef Bacon Sliders are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or meal, featuring tender chicken breasts glazed with a sweet maple and Dijon mustard sauce, paired with crispy beef bacon and fresh arugula, all sandwiched in soft slider buns. Perfect for game day, parties, or a quick family dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 sliders 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Other
- 6 slices beef bacon
- 6 slider buns
- 1 cup fresh arugula
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for finishing the chicken in the oven.
- Season Chicken: Season the chicken breasts evenly with salt and pepper on both sides for balanced flavor.
- Prepare Maple Dijon Glaze: In a small bowl, combine the maple syrup with Dijon mustard thoroughly to create a sweet and tangy glaze.
- Cook Chicken on Stovetop: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and sear them for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Glaze and Bake: Brush the maple Dijon mixture over the seared chicken. Transfer the skillet or move chicken to a baking pan and bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, or until fully cooked through.
- Cook Bacon: While the chicken bakes, cook the beef bacon in the skillet over medium heat until crispy. Drain the bacon on paper towels to remove excess grease.
- Slice Chicken: Remove the chicken from the oven and slice into thin pieces suitable for sliders.
- Assemble Sliders: On the bottom half of each slider bun, place a handful of fresh arugula, then top with sliced chicken and a piece of crispy bacon. Add the top bun to complete the slider.
- Serve: Serve immediately while warm and enjoy your delicious maple chicken and beef bacon sliders.
Notes
- You can substitute beef bacon with regular pork bacon or turkey bacon if preferred.
- For extra flavor, consider adding a slice of cheese or a spread such as mayonnaise or mustard to the sliders.
- Ensure the chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for food safety.
- Arugula adds a peppery brightness; you can substitute with spinach or lettuce if desired.
- To speed up prep time, you can cook the bacon and chicken simultaneously if you have two pans available.
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