Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer — backyard BBQs, long weekends, sunshine, and food worth gathering around.
This year, we're bringing the heat naturally with our sweet-meets-spicy I AM HOT HONEY Sticky BBQ Chicken Sliders — smoky, juicy, messy in the best way, and dangerously addictive.
Perfect for:
- 🔥 BBQs
- 🏖️ Beach days
- 🏊 Pool parties
- 🎮 Game nights
- 🌞 Summer entertaining
🛒 Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 500g chicken thighs or breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt + pepper
Sauce
- ½ cup BBQ sauce
- 3 tbsp I AM HOT HONEY
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
To Serve
- Slider buns
- Pickles
- Slaw
- Jalapeños (optional)
- Extra drizzle of I AM HOT HONEY 🍯
👩🍳 Method
1. Season & Cook
Rub chicken with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Grill or pan-fry until golden and cooked through.
2. Make the Sauce
In a small saucepan, combine BBQ sauce, I AM HOT HONEY, and apple cider vinegar. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until sticky and glossy.
3. Toss & Assemble
Coat the chicken in the hot honey BBQ glaze. Pile onto slider buns with crunchy slaw, pickles, and an extra drizzle of I AM HOT HONEY.
Why We Love It 🍯🔥
Sweet. Smoky. Spicy. Sticky.
The kind of recipe that disappears before the fireworks start.
And unlike traditional sugary sauces, our hot honey brings layered flavour with real ingredients and New Zealand Manuka honey.
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