Maple Chicken Bacon Sliders (Print Version)
Sweet maple-glazed chicken with crispy bacon stacked on soft slider buns for a flavorful snack or meal.
# Ingredients:
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1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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1/4 cup maple syrup
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2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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6 slices bacon
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6 slider buns
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1 cup arugula
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Salt and pepper to taste
# Directions:
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Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
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Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
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In a small bowl, mix the maple syrup and Dijon mustard.
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Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side.
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Brush the chicken with the maple syrup mixture and transfer to the oven. Bake for 10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
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While the chicken is baking, cook the bacon in the skillet until crispy. Drain on paper towels.
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Slice the chicken into thin pieces.
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Assemble the sliders by placing arugula on the bottom bun, followed by a slice of chicken and a slice of bacon. Top with the other half of the bun.
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Serve immediately and enjoy!
# Notes:
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For a spicier version, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the maple syrup mixture.
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You can use honey instead of maple syrup if preferred.
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These sliders can be made ahead and reheated in the oven for a quick meal.