In a bowl, mix olive oil with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, salt, pepper, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and optional red pepper flakes.
Marinate the chicken in the mixture for at least 30 minutes.
Cook the marinated chicken in a skillet over medium heat until golden and cooked through (165°F).
Prepare beef bacon until crispy.
Mix mayonnaise with sriracha sauce and remaining ingredients for the slider sauce.
Toast slider buns with melted butter.
Assemble sliders by layering sauce on buns followed by chicken, cheese (if desired), bacon, lettuce, and tomato.