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.

Nurudeen abdulazeez
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I made these sliders for my family and they were a huge hit! Even my picky kids loved them.


Gaming With JK
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These sliders were a bit too spicy for my liking, but my husband loved them.


Ian Allen
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I'm not a huge fan of spicy food, but these sliders were the perfect amount of heat. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.


Md Nasher uddin Niem
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These sliders were a bit too messy to eat, but they were so worth it! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the sauce was addictive.


Pratik Beast Gaming
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These sliders were amazing! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.


Abdul Manaf
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious. I would recommend using a different chicken cooking method next time.


AL Alone
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These sliders were easy to make and turned out great! I will definitely be making them again.


Imran Ellahi
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I made these sliders for my family and they were a huge hit! Even my picky kids loved them.


Abu nayem Rinku
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These sliders were a bit too spicy for my liking, but my husband loved them.


Muavia Swati
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I'm not a huge fan of spicy food, but these sliders were the perfect amount of heat. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.


troy raines
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These sliders were a bit messy to eat, but they were so worth it! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the sauce was addictive.


Md Tazbirul
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The sauce is a bit too sweet for my taste, but the chicken was cooked perfectly.


Armoni Cochran
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Amazing!


Md khadimul Islam
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These sliders were easy to make and turned out great! I used boneless, skinless chicken thighs and they were cooked perfectly.


Khalil Abbasi
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious. I would recommend using a different chicken cooking method next time.


Lindsey Bunnel!
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I made these sliders for a potluck and they were gone in minutes! Everyone loved them.


Adegbola Oluwapelumi
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These sliders were a huge hit at my party! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. I will definitely be making these again.