Bourbon-Glazed Ham and Chicken Sliders

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Mini sandwiches featuring juicy chicken, smoky ham, and a sweet bourbon glaze, perfect for an elegant appetizer or light meal. This American-inspired quick recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, ham slices, bourbon for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 8, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 8 American cuisine 220 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Pat 8 oz chicken thighs dry and season with salt and pepper. Sear in a skillet over medium-high heat for 5 minutes per side until golden brown, then transfer to a baking sheet.
  2. Step 2: Mix 1 tbsp bourbon, 1 tbsp honey, and 1 tsp dijon mustard in a small bowl. Brush over chicken.
  3. Step 3: Place 4 oz ham slices on top of chicken, then top with 2 oz shredded cheddar cheese.
  4. Step 4: Bake for 15 minutes until cheese melts and ham is warm.
  5. Step 5: Toast 8 slider buns with 1 tbsp butter until golden. Top with chicken, ham, and chives.

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