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Maple Chicken Bacon Sliders

Crispy fried chicken, smoky bacon, and melted cheese nestled in soft Hawaiian rolls, topped with a sticky, sweet, and savory maple butter glaze. The ultimate party appetizer or dinner.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 sliders
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Fried Chicken
  • 2 large chicken breasts boneless, skinless
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.25 cup cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • Oil for frying vegetable or canola
Assembly
  • 12 count Hawaiian sweet rolls one package
  • 8-10 slices bacon cooked crispy
  • 6-8 slices Swiss cheese or Provolone
  • 1 cup arugula optional, for garnish
Maple Glaze
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 0.25 cup maple syrup pure
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp parmesan cheese grated

Equipment

  • Deep skillet or Dutch oven
  • Baking dish (9x13)
  • Wire rack
  • Meat Mallet

Method
 

  1. Slice chicken breasts horizontally into thin cutlets, then cut into pieces sized for sliders. Soak in buttermilk for 20 minutes.
  2. Mix flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a shallow bowl.
  3. Heat oil in a skillet to 350°F. Dredge chicken in flour mixture, shaking off excess buttermilk first.
  4. Fry chicken 3-4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Drain on a wire rack.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F. Slice the entire block of Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally.
  6. Place bottom buns in a baking dish. Layer with cheese, fried chicken pieces, crispy bacon, and arugula.
  7. Place the top bun slab over the filling.
  8. Whisk together melted butter, maple syrup, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce. Brush liberally over the bun tops.
  9. Sprinkle with parmesan. Cover with foil and bake 10 minutes. Remove foil and bake 5 more minutes.
  10. Slice between rolls and serve hot.

Notes

For extra spice, add a pinch of cayenne to the glaze.