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    Ingredients » Recipes » Chicken

    Honey Chipotle BBQ Chicken Sliders

    This post may contain affiliate links. Please see disclosure for more information. Published: Aug 7, 2017 · Modified: Mar 25, 2021 by Dee

    Honey Chipotle BBQ Chicken Sliders with cheddar cheese and ranch are made in the slow cooker for an easy dinner or game day snack!

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    honey chipotle bbq chicken sliders with cheddar cheese and ranch dressing

    Hey friends, I have another easychicken slider recipe for you today. I just can't get enough of these little sandwiches -- they're absolutely perfect when you want an easy dinner or game day snack. And man, oh man, I am so happy it's time for football once more! Who's with me?

    Anyway, sliders are super easy, especially when you make them in the Crock-Pot. Just add the meat and other ingredients, set the cook time, and let your slow cooker do the work.  Dinner is ready when you are, and all that's left to do is assemble the sliders.

    If you love sliders as much as I do, check out these other easy chicken sliders made in the Crock-Pot:

    • Salsa Verde Chicken Sliders
    • Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders
    • Buffalo Chicken Sliders

    honey chipotle bbq chicken sliders recipe

    And if you're a fan of chipotle peppers, I think you'll love these sweet and spicy honey chipotle barbecue chicken sliders.  Chipotles are dried, smoked jalapeno peppers, and you can find them canned, in a adobo sauce, or dried, like chili powder.

    You can use the powder to add a little extra heat to chili and just about any type of Mexican-inspired food. But I love using chipotles in adobo to add extra flavor and spice to recipes made with barbecue sauce, like these honey chipotle meatballs and these honey chipotle chicken tenders.

    A little goes a long way, so I usually just add a tablespoon of the adobo sauce and maybe one or two peppers. I added one chopped pepper here, since not everyone in the family can handle the heat. I also served the sliders with tangy homemade ranch, which is optional but goes really well with the smoky heat from the chipotle peppers.

    The sliders can be messy, so I recommend toasting the buns in the oven before serving. You can warm the buns by themselves, or you can assemble the sliders and heat them up for a few minutes before you're ready to eat. Either way, these chicken sliders are delicious!

    honey chipotle bbq chicken sliders in hands

    How to Make Honey Chipotle BBQ Chicken Sliders

    honey chipotle bbq chicken sliders with cheddar cheese and ranch dressing

    Honey Chipotle BBQ Chicken Sliders

    Published by Dee
    Sweet and spicy chicken sandwiches with honey chipotle BBQ sauce topped with cheddar cheese and ranch are made in the slow cooker for an easy dinner or game day snack!
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 3 hrs
    Total Time 3 hrs 5 mins
    Course Main
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8
    Calories 242 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
    • 1 ½ cups ketchup
    • ¾ cup honey
    • ¼ cup brown sugar
    • 1 tablespoon adobo sauce with 1 chipotle pepper, chopped
    • 1 tablespoon dried minced onions
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon sea salt
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper
    • 1 lime juice of
    • 8 small slider buns
    • 8 slices cheddar cheese

    Instructions
     

    • Add olive oil to Crock-Pot, then add chicken
    • In a small saucepan, bring the remaining ingredients to a boil, stirring frequently
    • Remove from heat, pour mixture over chicken, cover and cook for 2 ½ hours on high or 5 to 6 hours on low
    • Shred chicken, and simmer on low until ready to serve
    • Spoon chicken on slider buns, and top with sliced cheddar cheese and ranch dressing, if desired 

    Nutrition information is estimated. Please do your own calculation to fit special diets.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 242kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 9gFat: 2gCholesterol: 27mgSodium: 783mgPotassium: 345mgSugar: 42gVitamin A: 275IUVitamin C: 4.8mgCalcium: 19mgIron: 0.6mg
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    My family absolutely loved these honey chipotle BBQ chicken sliders, so we'll definitely be having these on game days. I hope you enjoy them as much as we do!

    Happy Munching,

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    1. Jessica | The Novice Chef says

      August 13, 2017 at 6:51 pm

      Ohh! Cannot wait to try these! Perfect for football season!

      Reply
    2. Miz Helen says

      August 12, 2017 at 7:01 am

      Love your Honey Chipotle Chicken Sliders, these look delicious. Thanks so much for sharing your post with us at Full Plate Thursday and have a great weekend!
      Miz Helen5 stars

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    3. Erin Dee says

      August 08, 2017 at 2:11 pm

      This is perfect party food! So easy in the crock pot! Everyone will love these!

      Reply
    4. Lauren @ Hall Nesting says

      August 08, 2017 at 10:40 am

      You must have known we have been on a slider kick at our house too lately. The little ones especially love them. And this one might top the list!

      Reply
    5. Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says

      August 07, 2017 at 9:49 pm

      I am loving the honey chipotle combo! These sliders are going to be a big hit with my family!

      Reply
    6. Patricia @ Grab a Plate says

      August 07, 2017 at 6:54 pm

      I can never get tired of them either! I ❤️ chipotle peppers! These look really great!

      Reply
    7. Jen says

      August 07, 2017 at 5:28 pm

      We love sliders because it's the perfect size for the kids! These look amazing!

      Reply
    8. Cathy @ Lemon Tree Dwelling says

      August 07, 2017 at 4:48 pm

      YUM! I love the sound of these sliders!

      Reply

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