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Nashville Hot Honey Chicken Slider Sandwiches

Nashville Hot Honey Chicken Slider Sandwiches for Game Day Bliss

Delicious Nashville Hot Honey Chicken Slider Sandwiches that are crispy, spicy, and perfect for game day gatherings and comfort food.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 sliders
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Marinade
  • 1 lb skinless boneless chicken thighs for tender, juicy meat
  • 1 cup buttermilk or mix milk with vinegar/lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp hot sauce to control spice level
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika or regular paprika
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
Dredging Mixture
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour
  • 1 tbsp cayenne pepper adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
Frying and Assembly
  • 1 cup canola oil for frying
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 8 slider rolls slider rolls small sandwich rolls
Serving
  • 2 cups creamy Southern coleslaw store-bought or homemade
  • 1 cup pickle slices or other pickled veggies

Equipment

  • Large Bowl
  • Skillet
  • Wire rack
  • meat thermometer

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together buttermilk, hot sauce, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until well combined. Submerge chicken thighs in the marinade, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix together all-purpose flour, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Dredge the marinated chicken in the flour mixture.
  3. Heat canola oil in a skillet over medium heat until it reaches 350°F. Fry chicken until golden brown, about 8-10 minutes per batch.
  4. In a bowl, combine cayenne pepper, honey, brown sugar, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. Stir in hot oil from skillet for a tangy hot honey sauce.
  5. Brush hot honey sauce over each piece of fried chicken. Assemble by placing chicken on slider rolls and topping with coleslaw and pickle slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliderCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 20gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, let dredged chicken rest before frying and avoid overcrowding the pan.

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