Honey BBQ Chicken Sliders
Savor the mouthwatering goodness of these Honey BBQ Chicken Sliders, where tender chicken bathed in a sweet and tangy honey BBQ sauce meets soft, pillowy buns. Topped with crispy coleslaw for an extra crunch, these sliders are the ultimate quick and tasty treat that's sure to impress at any gathering! Perfect for game day or a cozy weeknight dinner!
Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Shopping List
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) gochugaru
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) ground meatd garlic
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) plum extract
Pantry Items
Amounts also listed in instructions below
- soy sauce (to taste)
- water (to taste)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
In a bowl, mix together soy sauce, gochugaru, water, and minced garlic.
- 2
Marinate the chicken in the mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- 3
Cook the chicken in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked.
- 4
Shred the chicken and mix it with additional BBQ sauce if desired.
- 5
Serve on slider buns.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Bloom the gochugaru in warm oil for 2-3 minutes before adding other marinade ingredients to unlock fat-soluble capsaicin compounds and intensify heat by 30-40%.technique2-3 minutes blooming
- ✓Marinate chicken for 2-4 hours maximum since soy sauce's high sodium content (900mg per tbsp) will start breaking down proteins into mushy texture beyond that point.timing2-4 hours maximum
- ✓Cook chicken to exactly 165°F internal temperature, then immediately shred while hot so residual heat continues breaking down collagen into gelatin for juicier texture.technique165°F internal
- ✓Toast slider buns cut-side down in the chicken drippings for 45-60 seconds to create a moisture barrier that prevents soggy bottoms from sauce absorption.technique45-60 seconds
- ✓Reserve 25% of the marinade separately before adding raw chicken to use as a finishing glaze, avoiding cross-contamination while maintaining flavor intensity.ingredient25% reserved
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Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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Honey BBQ Chicken Sliders
Savor the mouthwatering goodness of these Honey BBQ Chicken Sliders, where tender chicken bathed in a sweet and tangy honey BBQ sauce meets soft, pillowy buns. Topped with crispy coleslaw for an extra crunch, these sliders are the ultimate quick and tasty treat that's sure to impress at any gathering! Perfect for game day or a cozy weeknight dinner!
📝 Ingredients
Shopping List
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) gochugaru
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) ground meatd garlic
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) plum extract
Pantry Items
Amounts also listed in instructions below
- soy sauce (to taste)
- water (to taste)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
In a bowl, mix together soy sauce, gochugaru, water, and minced garlic.
- 2
Marinate the chicken in the mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- 3
Cook the chicken in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked.
- 4
Shred the chicken and mix it with additional BBQ sauce if desired.
- 5
Serve on slider buns.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Bloom the gochugaru in warm oil for 2-3 minutes before adding other marinade ingredients to unlock fat-soluble capsaicin compounds and intensify heat by 30-40%.technique2-3 minutes blooming
- ✓Marinate chicken for 2-4 hours maximum since soy sauce's high sodium content (900mg per tbsp) will start breaking down proteins into mushy texture beyond that point.timing2-4 hours maximum
- ✓Cook chicken to exactly 165°F internal temperature, then immediately shred while hot so residual heat continues breaking down collagen into gelatin for juicier texture.technique165°F internal
- ✓Toast slider buns cut-side down in the chicken drippings for 45-60 seconds to create a moisture barrier that prevents soggy bottoms from sauce absorption.technique45-60 seconds
- ✓Reserve 25% of the marinade separately before adding raw chicken to use as a finishing glaze, avoiding cross-contamination while maintaining flavor intensity.ingredient25% reserved