Hot Honey Chicken Sliders
Ingredients
For the Marinade
- 2 lbs chicken breasts
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ⅓ cup pickle brine
- 2 tbsp hot sauce
- 1 egg
For the Breading
- 1½ cups flour
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp ground pepper
- 2 quarts canola oil for frying
For the Hot Honey
- 2 tbsp butter
- ½ cup honey
- 2 tbsp hot sauce
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp chili powder
- pinch of salt
For Serving
- toasted brioche slider buns
- mayonnaise
- pickle chips
- coleslaw (3 cups shredded cabbage + 3 tablespoons coleslaw dressing)
Instructions
- 1
Slice the chicken breasts in half horizontally. Then, slice in half down the middle to create thin, small pieces about the size of your palm.
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together the marinade ingredients. Add the chicken to the bowl, fully submerging the pieces in the marinade. Marinate for at least 1 hour or up to 8 hours.
- 3
Combine the flour and seasonings in a shallow dish. Dredge the chicken in the flour mixture, ensuring each piece is fully coated.
- 4
Heat about 3-4 inches of oil to 350° in a large skillet.
- 5
Using tongs, grab the chicken pieces and gently shake off excess breading. Gently drop the chicken, 3-4 pieces at a time, into the oil and fry for 7-8 minutes until golden brown, flipping halfway through. Transfer the chicken to wire rack to cool.
8 min - 6
In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add in the remaining hot honey ingredients and whisk until combined. Brush the sauce over the chicken pieces until fully coated on both sides.
- 7
Place the chicken in the slider buns. Top the chicken with pickles and a couple spoonfuls of coleslaw.
Nutrition
Per serving (based on 8 servings)
