Easy Honey Mustard BLT Chicken Sliders – Better Than Takeout
Easy Honey Mustard BLT Chicken Sliders – Crispy chicken, smoky bacon, and melted cheese on soft brioche buns. After making these many times, I discovered the trick to keeping them crispy even after adding the sauce. Jump to Recipe or keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Coconut Milk Snack Cake Recipe for Cozy Desserts and Refreshing Strawberry Mint Lemonade Recipe for Summer.
Why This Easy Honey Mustard BLT Chicken Sliders – Better Than Takeout Is Pure Comfort
- Crispy chicken with a perfect honey mustard glaze
- Melty cheese and smoky bacon on soft brioche buns
- Better than takeout and ready in 20 minutes
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
- Mayonnaise
- Brioche buns
- Lettuce
- Tomato
- Salt
- Pepper
- Garlic powder
- Paprika
- Honey
- Mustard
- Mayonnaise
- Optional: Avocado
- Optional: Red onion
- Optional: Pickles
📝 Ingredient Notes
- Chicken breasts: Thinly slice for even cooking.
🛒 Tools & Equipment I Recommend
- Cast iron skillet — Even heat for crispy chicken and bacon. → See on Amazon
- Instant-read meat thermometer — Ensures perfectly cooked chicken every time. → See on Amazon
How to Make Easy Honey Mustard BLT Chicken Sliders – Better Than Takeout
- Step 1: Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Cook in a preheated skillet until golden and cooked through.
- Step 2: Cook bacon in the same skillet until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- Step 3: Mix honey, mustard, and mayonnaise for the sauce. Brush onto chicken and let it caramelize for 1-2 minutes.
- Step 4: Assemble sliders with chicken, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and your choice of toppings. Serve immediately.
Cook's Tips for Perfect Easy Honey Mustard BLT Chicken Sliders – Better Than Takeout
- Common mistake and fix: Don't overcook the chicken. Use a meat thermometer to ensure it reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Tip: For a spicy version, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the seasoning mix.
- Tip: To make ahead, prepare the chicken and bacon separately, then assemble just before serving.
Storing & Reheating Easy Honey Mustard BLT Chicken Sliders – Better Than Takeout
Short-Term Storage
Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: Prepare chicken and bacon up to 1 day ahead. Assemble just before serving.
Freezing Easy Honey Mustard BLT Chicken Sliders – Better Than Takeout
Not recommended for freezing.
How to Reheat Without Drying It Out
Oven: Reheat in a 350°F (180°C) oven for 5-7 minutes. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes.
Recipe Notes
- Chef tip: For a healthier version, use turkey bacon and light mayonnaise.
- Best substitution: Use chicken tenders instead of chicken breasts for quicker cooking.
- Make-ahead: Prepare chicken and bacon up to 1 day ahead. Assemble just before serving.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled for a crowd.
- Troubleshooting: If your chicken is sticking to the skillet, it's not hot enough. Preheat the skillet before adding the chicken.
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Easy Honey Mustard BLT Chicken Sliders – Better Than Takeout
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Bacon
- Honey
- Mustard
- Mayonnaise
- Brioche buns
- Lettuce
- Tomato
Seasonings
- Salt
- Pepper
- Garlic powder
- Paprika
- Honey
- Mustard
- Mayonnaise
Optional Toppings
- Avocado
- Red onion
- Pickles
Instructions
- Step 1: Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Cook in a preheated skillet until golden and cooked through.
- Step 2: Cook bacon in the same skillet until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- Step 3: Mix honey, mustard, and mayonnaise for the sauce. Brush onto chicken and let it caramelize for 1-2 minutes.
- Step 4: Assemble sliders with chicken, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and your choice of toppings. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Chef tip: For a healthier version, use turkey bacon and light mayonnaise.
- Best substitution: Use chicken tenders instead of chicken breasts for quicker cooking.
- Make-ahead: Prepare chicken and bacon up to 1 day ahead. Assemble just before serving.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled for a crowd.
- Troubleshooting: If your chicken is sticking to the skillet, it's not hot enough. Preheat the skillet before adding the chicken.
Storage
- Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Freezer: Not recommended for freezing.
- Oven reheat: Reheat in a 350°F (180°C) oven for 5-7 minutes.
- Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes.
- Make ahead: Prepare chicken and bacon up to 1 day ahead. Assemble just before serving.
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 540
- Protein: 38g
- Fat: 27g
- Carbs: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Cholesterol: 120mg
- Sat. Fat: 9g
Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.
Easy Honey Mustard BLT Chicken Sliders – Better Than Takeout FAQs
Prepare chicken and bacon up to 1 day ahead. Assemble just before serving.
Overcooking is the most common reason for dry chicken. Use a meat thermometer to ensure it reaches 165°F (74°C).
Yes, chicken tenders are a great substitute for chicken breasts. They cook quicker and are more tender.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Yes, cook the chicken and bacon in the air fryer at 400°F (200°C) for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through.
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!
