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Cajun Honey Butter Chicken Sliders with Tangy Coleslaw

Cajun Honey Butter Chicken Sliders with Tangy Coleslaw

These Cajun Honey Butter Chicken Sliders are a delightful combination of spicy, sweet, and tangy flavors.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Lunch
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into slider-sized pieces
  • 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • 3 clove garlic minced
  • 2 tsp hot sauce
  • 3 cups coleslaw mix
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 1/2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 1/4 tsp celery seed
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • kosher salt
  • 12 Hawaiian slider rolls
  • thin dill pickle chips
  • chopped fresh chives
  • 2 tbsp butter

Method
 

  1. Toss the chicken with Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and olive oil until evenly coated.
  1. Whisk together melted butter, honey, Cajun seasoning, minced garlic, and hot sauce. Set aside.
  1. Whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, honey, celery seed, black pepper, and salt. Add coleslaw mix and toss until evenly coated. Refrigerate.
  1. Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 4–5 minutes per side until browned and cooked through.
  1. Reduce heat to low. Pour honey butter mixture into skillet and toss chicken for 30–60 seconds until glossy and evenly coated.
  1. Lightly butter the cut sides of the Hawaiian rolls and toast them in a skillet until golden.
  1. Assemble each slider with a piece of Cajun honey butter chicken, a few dill pickle chips, a generous spoonful of coleslaw, and a sprinkle of fresh chives.
  1. Serve immediately while the chicken is warm and the slaw is cool and crunchy.

Notes

  • For extra heat, add more hot sauce to the Cajun honey butter.
  • Use a mandoline to quickly slice the coleslaw mix if preparing from scratch.