Sweet and Sour BBQ Chicken Sliders with Pickled Chinese Cabbage and Carrots

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BBQ Chicken: 

2 tablespoons hoisin sauce

2 tablespoons honey

2 tablespoons soy sauce

1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder

1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper

1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs

Pickled Chinese Cabbage and Carrots:

1 cup rice vinegar

1 tablespoon sugar

1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt

1/2 cup shredded carrots

1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1/2 small head Chinese or napa cabbage, washed and thinly sliced (about 4 cups)

Sweet and Hot Honey Mustard:

1/4 cup dried mustard powder

1/4 cup boiling water

2 tablespoons honey

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Vegetable oil, for brushing grill

2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

Unsalted butter, for rolls

12 to 16 slider rolls, preferably King's Hawaiian