_Adjusts apron with a smirk_
Ladies and gents, let me tell you about my absolute favorite midnight BBQ snack that has my family banging on my door at the most ungodly hours! Trust me, once you try these Honey-Sriracha BBQ Chicken Sliders, you’ll understand why my neighbors’ noses are always twitching when I fire up the grill late at night.
Y’all, these aren’t your basic sliders. These are the “I-can’t-sleep-until-I-have-them” kind of sliders that’ll make your taste buds do the cha-cha at midnight!
Here’s what you’ll need (don’t worry, I won’t judge if you’re already drooling):
– 1 pound boneless chicken thighs
– 4 tablespoons honey
– 3 tablespoons Sriracha sauce
– 1/4 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite brand, I won’t start that debate!)
– 6 slider buns
– Coleslaw (store-bought is fine, honey – we’re not trying to win Master Chef at midnight)
– Pickle slices
– Butter for toasting buns
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Now, let’s get cooking (and try not to wake up the whole neighborhood with your excitement):
1. Mix honey, Sriracha, and BBQ sauce in a bowl. Listen, if you’re feeling spicy, add more Sriracha – I won’t tell anyone!
1. Season those chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Don’t be shy with the seasoning, we’re not making bland food in this kitchen!
1. Fire up that grill to medium-high heat. If you’re using a grill pan inside (because maybe your neighbors aren’t fans of midnight BBQ sessions), that works too!
1. Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes each side, brushing with our honey-sriracha BBQ sauce mix. When you see those beautiful grill marks, you’ll know it’s time to flip!
1. While the chicken is getting all gorgeous and caramelized, butter those buns and toast them until golden brown. Because nobody likes a soggy bottom, am I right ladies? 😏
1. Slice the chicken, pile it on those toasted buns, top with coleslaw and pickles, and drizzle with any remaining sauce.
And voilà! You’ve just made the kind of midnight snack that dreams are made of! The combination of sweet honey, spicy Sriracha, and tangy BBQ sauce is absolutely _chef’s kiss_.
Real talk though – if you’re anything like me, you might want to make extra because these disappear FAST. I once had my sister climb through my kitchen window at 1 AM because she smelled these cooking (true story, and no, I’m not kidding!).
Don’t forget to follow me on Newsbreak for more recipes that’ll have your family and friends “randomly” stopping by at all hours! And pretty please, drop a comment below to let me know how these turned out for you – did you add more spice? Did you make them for actual dinner instead of a midnight snack? (Rebel!) I want to hear all about it!
P.S. If your significant other steals the last slider, I hereby give you permission to hold that against them for at least a week. Those are the rules, I don’t make them! 💁♀️
Now go forth and create some midnight BBQ magic! And remember, calories don’t count after midnight… at least that’s what I keep telling myself! 😉
