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Nashville Hot Honey Chicken Sliders

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Spicy, crunchy fried chicken coated in a sweet and fiery hot honey sauce, tucked inside soft slider buns with pickles and optional toppings. These sliders are a crowd-pleasing party favorite, perfect for game day or gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into slider-sized pieces
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend)
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup whole milk (or dairy-free milk)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • Vegetable oil for frying (canola or peanut oil)
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons hot sauce (Frank’s RedHot or similar)
  • 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper (adjust for desired heat)
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Pinch of kosher salt
  • 12 slider buns (soft, bakery-style or potato rolls recommended)
  • Dill pickle chips
  • Shredded lettuce (optional)
  • Mayonnaise (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cut chicken into slider-sized pieces (about 2 inches across) and pat dry with paper towels.
  2. In one bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. In another bowl, beat eggs with milk.
  3. Dip each chicken piece in the flour mix, then in the egg wash, then back in the flour mix for double dredging. Press gently to ensure coating sticks.
  4. Pour about 1.5 inches of oil into a large skillet and heat to 350°F.
  5. Fry chicken pieces in batches for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp: 165°F).
  6. Transfer fried chicken to a wire rack over a baking sheet and let rest for 5 minutes.
  7. In a small saucepan over low heat, melt butter. Whisk in honey, hot sauce, cayenne, paprika, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt. Warm gently until smooth, about 2 minutes.
  8. Brush or drizzle hot honey sauce over fried chicken pieces, coating well.
  9. Toast slider buns in a dry skillet for 1-2 minutes until lightly golden (optional).
  10. Place a piece of hot honey chicken on each bun bottom. Top with pickle chips, shredded lettuce, and a dab of mayo if desired. Cap with bun top.
  11. Arrange sliders on a platter, drizzle with extra hot honey sauce if desired, and serve warm.

Notes

Double dredging ensures extra crispy chicken. Adjust cayenne for desired heat level. For gluten-free, use GF flour and buns. Chicken can be baked at 425°F for 20-25 minutes for a lighter version. Keep fried chicken warm in a low oven until ready to assemble. Taste sauce before coating chicken and adjust spice as needed.

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