JIMMY'S BANG BANG CHICKEN SLIDERS

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I simmer chicken thighs in a spicy-sweet sauce, shred them and then pile 'em high on pretzel buns to create an incredibly addictive party food. —James Schend, Food Editor Taste of Home

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 55m

Yield 1 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 21

3 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 cup Sriracha chili sauce
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons honey, divided
1/2 cup water
3 tablespoons lime juice
2 teaspoons grated lime zest
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon pepper
12 mini pretzel buns, split
12 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese, halved
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Coarse salt, optional
SRIRACHA-LIME DIPPING SAUCE:
1 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Sriracha chili sauce
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 teaspoons grated lime zest
2 green onions, chopped

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven over medium heat, brown chicken in 1 Tbsp. olive oil, about 5 minutes., Meanwhile, stir together ketchup, chili sauce, 1/2 cup honey, water, lime juice and zest, garlic, ginger and pepper. Pour over browned chicken and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until chicken is tender, 25-30 minutes. Remove chicken and bring sauce back to a simmer; cook until thick, about 5 minutes. Shred chicken with 2 forks; toss with reduced sauce. , Preheat oven to 375°. Place bottom buns in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Place half a slice of cheese on each of the buns; spoon chicken mixture on top of cheese. Top with remaining cheese slices and bun tops. Stir together the remaining olive oil and honey and the pepper flakes. Brush over bun tops. Sprinkle with the coarse salt, if desired., Bake until tops are golden and cheese has melted, 10-15 minutes. Garnish with green onions., For sauce, stir together all ingredients. Serve alongside sliders.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 516 calories, Fat 26g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 100mg cholesterol, Sodium 892mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 31g protein.

Muhammad Imtiaz
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I made these sliders for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Live Music
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These sliders are so good! The chicken is tender and juicy, and the sauce is sweet and tangy. I will definitely be making these again.


Artzgamer Plays
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I've made these sliders several times and they're always a hit. I love the zesty sauce and the crispy chicken.


anthony tv
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These sliders are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make them ahead of time and just pop them in the oven when I'm ready to serve.


Dravan Kirkland
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I made these sliders for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Suraj Das
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These sliders are so good! The chicken is tender and juicy, and the sauce is sweet and tangy. I will definitely be making these again.


Free Khan
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I've made these sliders several times and they're always a hit. I love the zesty sauce and the crispy chicken.


Lubega Peter
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These sliders are perfect for a party or potluck. They're easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Bm Anika
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I made these sliders for my family last night and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved the crispy chicken and the creamy sauce.


Ali Hassan Bajwa
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These sliders are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make them ahead of time and just pop them in the oven when I'm ready to serve.


REdmi10c Redmi10c
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I love the combination of flavors in these sliders. The sweetness of the honey mustard sauce pairs perfectly with the savory chicken and tangy pickles.


Marcus Pressnell
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These sliders were a hit at my party! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was sweet and tangy. I will definitely be making these again.