Easy Honey Mustard BLT Chicken Sliders – Better Than Takeout
Easy Honey Mustard BLT Chicken Sliders – Better Than Takeout. After making these many times, I discovered the trick to crispy chicken and the perfect honey mustard glaze. The crispy chicken and melty cheese will make your family beg for this 20-minute restaurant version. Jump to the recipe or keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Spanish Potato Soup with Chorizo and Tropical Hawaiian Banana Bread with Pineapple and Coconut.
Why This Easy Honey Mustard BLT Chicken Sliders – Better Than Takeout Is Pure Comfort
- Crispy chicken with a perfect honey mustard glaze
- Easy 20-minute dinner idea
- Better than takeout taste at home
- Customizable 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
- Romaine lettuce
- Honey mustard
- Brioche slider buns
- Salt
- Pepper
- Garlic powder
- Paprika
- Honey
- Mustard
- Optional: Tomato
- Optional: Red onion
- Optional: Cheddar cheese
- Optional: Pickles
📝 Ingredient Notes
- Chicken breasts: Thinly slice chicken breasts horizontally to ensure even cooking.
🛒 Tools & Equipment I Recommend
- Cast iron skillet — Even heat distribution for crispy chicken → See on Amazon
- Meat thermometer — Prevent overcooked chicken → 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 bacon until crispy, then set aside.
- Step 2: Cook chicken in the bacon grease until crispy and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Step 3: Mix honey and mustard to make the glaze. Brush onto the chicken and cook for another minute.
- Step 4: Assemble sliders with chicken, bacon, lettuce, and your favorite toppings. Serve immediately.
Cook's Tips for Perfect Easy Honey Mustard BLT Chicken Sliders – Better Than Takeout
- Pro tip: Use thinly sliced chicken breasts for even cooking.
- Common mistake and fix: Don't overcook the chicken. Use a meat thermometer to ensure it reaches 165°F.
- Pro tip: Customize your sliders with your favorite toppings.
- Pro tip: For a lighter version, use turkey bacon and whole wheat buns.
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 the fridge for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: Prepare the chicken and bacon ahead of time, then assemble before serving.
Freezing Easy Honey Mustard BLT Chicken Sliders – Better Than Takeout
Freezer not recommended for this dish.
How to Reheat Without Drying It Out
Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F for 10 minutes. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes.
Recipe Notes
- Chef tip: Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness for better cooking.
- Best substitution: Use mayonnaise mixed with Dijon mustard as a substitute for honey mustard.
- Make-ahead: Prepare the chicken and bacon ahead of time, then assemble before serving.
- Scaling: This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to serve more people.
- Troubleshooting: If the chicken is not crispy, try cooking it in a hotter pan or for a shorter time.
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Easy Honey Mustard BLT Chicken Sliders – Better Than Takeout
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Bacon
- Romaine lettuce
- Honey mustard
- Brioche slider buns
Seasonings
- Salt
- Pepper
- Garlic powder
- Paprika
- Honey
- Mustard
Optional Toppings
- Tomato
- Red onion
- Cheddar cheese
- Pickles
Instructions
- Step 1: Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Cook bacon until crispy, then set aside.
- Step 2: Cook chicken in the bacon grease until crispy and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Step 3: Mix honey and mustard to make the glaze. Brush onto the chicken and cook for another minute.
- Step 4: Assemble sliders with chicken, bacon, lettuce, and your favorite toppings. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Chef tip: Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness for better cooking.
- Best substitution: Use mayonnaise mixed with Dijon mustard as a substitute for honey mustard.
- Make-ahead: Prepare the chicken and bacon ahead of time, then assemble before serving.
- Scaling: This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to serve more people.
- Troubleshooting: If the chicken is not crispy, try cooking it in a hotter pan or for a shorter time.
Storage
- Fridge: Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Freezer: Freezer not recommended for this dish.
- Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F for 10 minutes.
- Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes.
- Make ahead: Prepare the chicken and bacon ahead of time, then assemble before serving.
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 450
- Protein: 35g
- Fat: 20g
- Carbs: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Cholesterol: 120mg
- Sat. Fat: 7g
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, then assemble before serving.
Try cooking it in a hotter pan or for a shorter time. Also, ensure the chicken is not too thick.
Yes, but the texture will be different. Form the chicken into patties and cook until browned and cooked through.
Use mayonnaise mixed with Dijon mustard as a substitute.
Freezing is not recommended for this dish as it may affect the texture of the chicken and buns.
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!
