Description
These Hot Honey Chicken Sliders feature crispy, juicy chicken coated in a sweet and spicy hot honey sauce, nestled in soft slider buns. Perfect for parties, game nights, or a fun family dinner, they deliver crave-worthy flavor with minimal fuss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs (sliced into slider-sized pieces)
- 1 cup buttermilk (or regular milk)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons sriracha or hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 12 soft slider buns (brioche or potato rolls)
- Pickle slices
- Shredded lettuce (optional)
- Mayo or ranch (optional for spread)
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Place chicken pieces in a large bowl. Add buttermilk, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Toss to coat, cover, and marinate for at least 20 minutes (up to 2 hours in the fridge).
- In a separate bowl, mix together flour, panko breadcrumbs, salt, and black pepper.
- Remove chicken from marinade, letting excess drip off. Dredge each piece in the breadcrumb-flour mixture, pressing gently to coat all sides. Place breaded chicken on a plate.
- Pour about 1 inch of oil into a skillet or pot. Heat over medium-high until it reaches 350°F.
- Fry chicken pieces in batches for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp 165°F). Transfer to a wire rack or paper towel-lined tray to drain.
- In a small saucepan, combine honey, sriracha, butter, and red pepper flakes. Warm gently over low heat, stirring until smooth and glossy (about 3 minutes). Remove from heat.
- Slice slider buns in half. Add mayo or ranch if desired. Place a piece of crispy chicken on each bun bottom, drizzle with hot honey, and top with pickles and lettuce. Cap with bun tops.
- Arrange sliders on a platter and serve immediately.
Notes
For extra crunch, double dredge the chicken. Adjust spice level by varying sriracha and red pepper flakes. For gluten-free, use almond flour and gluten-free buns. Chicken can be baked at 425°F for 18-20 minutes for a lighter version. Keep oil temperature steady for best results. Assemble sliders just before serving for maximum crunch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 7
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 12
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