Hot Honey Sliders (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 24 Hawaiian rolls.
02 - 5 cups shredded rotisserie chicken.
03 - 12 slices provolone cheese.
04 - Double recipe hot honey sauce.
05 - 4 tablespoons butter.
06 - 1/4 teaspoon cayenne.
07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt.
08 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder.
09 - 1/8 teaspoon smoked paprika.
10 - 4 cups shredded coleslaw.
11 - 1/2 cup coleslaw dressing.

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to exactly 350°F and thoroughly coat a 9x13 baking pan with non-stick spray to prevent sticking.
02 - Carefully slice entire package of rolls horizontally while keeping them connected, using a long serrated knife for clean, even cutting.
03 - Gently press bottom layer of connected rolls into prepared pan, ensuring they fit snugly without gaps or overlap.
04 - Layer provolone cheese slices evenly across bottom rolls, tearing if needed to ensure complete coverage of surface.
05 - Mix shredded rotisserie chicken thoroughly with hot honey sauce until well coated, ensuring even distribution of sauce.
06 - Spread seasoned chicken mixture evenly over cheese layer, making sure each future portion will have equal amounts.
07 - Bake uncovered for 15 minutes to allow cheese to melt and chicken to heat through completely.
08 - Meanwhile, combine melted butter with cayenne, salt, garlic powder, and smoked paprika, whisking until well blended.
09 - Place top layer of rolls carefully over heated chicken layer, aligning edges perfectly with bottom layer.
10 - Brush seasoned butter mixture generously over tops of rolls, ensuring complete coverage including sides.
11 - Return to oven and bake additional 15-20 minutes until tops are golden brown and crispy.
12 - While baking, mix coleslaw with dressing until well combined, adjusting amount of dressing to taste.
13 - Remove sliders from oven and carefully lift off top layer of rolls as one piece.
14 - Spread prepared coleslaw evenly over chicken layer, using entire mixture for proper proportions. Replace top layer of rolls and brush with additional butter mixture if desired for extra flavor.

# Notes:

01 - Quick assembly.
02 - Make ahead friendly.
03 - Great for parties.
04 - Uses rotisserie chicken.

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