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Easy Hot Honey Chicken Sliders Recipe

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  • Author: Zoe
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 24 sliders 1x

Description

These Easy Hot Honey Chicken Sliders combine sweet Hawaiian rolls with melted provolone cheese, smoky and spicy hot honey chicken, and a creamy coleslaw topping for a perfect bite-sized sandwich. Using shredded rotisserie chicken and a house-made hot honey sauce, this recipe is ideal for quick dinners or party appetizers that deliver a balance of sweet, spicy, and creamy flavors.

Ingredients

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Sliders

  • 24 Hawaiian rolls
  • 5 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded
  • 12 slices provolone cheese

Hot Honey Butter Mixture

  • 4 tbsp butter
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder
  • ⅛ tsp smoked paprika
  • Hot honey sauce (double recipe, approx. ½ cup or as needed)

Coleslaw

  • 4 cups shredded coleslaw mix
  • ½ cup coleslaw dressing (or ranch dressing, plus more if needed)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly spray a baking pan with nonstick baking spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Slice Rolls: Remove the 24 Hawaiian rolls from the packaging without separating them. Using a long serrated knife, carefully slice the entire bundle horizontally into two halves, keeping all the rolls intact. Place the bottom half of the rolls into the prepared pan, pressing gently to fit snugly if necessary.
  3. Layer Cheese and Chicken: Arrange the 12 slices of provolone cheese evenly over the bottom half of the rolls. In a separate bowl, toss the 5 cups of shredded rotisserie chicken with the prepared hot honey sauce until well coated. Spread the hot honey chicken mixture evenly over the cheese layer.
  4. Bake Without Top Rolls: Place the baking pan in the oven and bake uncovered for 15 minutes to melt the cheese and heat the chicken thoroughly.
  5. Add Top Rolls and Butter Mixture: After the initial baking, place the top half of the Hawaiian rolls over the chicken layer. In a small bowl, combine the melted butter with cayenne pepper, salt, garlic powder, and smoked paprika to create the seasoned butter mixture. Brush this mixture generously over the tops of the rolls.
  6. Bake Again: Return the sliders to the oven and bake for an additional 15 to 20 minutes until the tops are golden and toasty.
  7. Prepare Coleslaw: While the sliders finish baking, mix together the shredded coleslaw and ½ cup of coleslaw dressing (or ranch), adding more dressing if needed for desired creaminess.
  8. Assemble and Serve: Once done, carefully remove the top half of the rolls from the sliders. Spread the creamy coleslaw evenly over the chicken layer. Replace the top rolls and optionally brush with remaining butter mixture for extra flavor. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

  • For best results, use Hawaiian rolls that stay soft and sweet.
  • Adjust the amount of hot honey sauce to control the spice level to your taste.
  • Rotisserie chicken makes this recipe quick and easy but you can use freshly cooked shredded chicken as well.
  • Coleslaw can be made ahead of time and refrigerated until ready to use.
  • If you prefer a dairy-free version, substitute provolone with a vegan cheese alternative.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: hot honey chicken sliders, Hawaiian rolls, rotisserie chicken, spicy sweet sliders, party food, easy dinner, provolone cheese, coleslaw topping

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