Nashville Hot Honey Chicken Sliders (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ For the Chicken

01 - 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
02 - 1 cup buttermilk
03 - 1 tablespoon hot sauce (e.g., Tabasco or your favorite)
04 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
05 - 1 teaspoon paprika
06 - 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
07 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
08 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
09 - Salt and pepper to taste
10 - Vegetable oil for frying

→ For the Nashville Hot Honey Sauce

11 - 1/2 cup honey
12 - 2 tablespoons cayenne pepper
13 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
14 - 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
15 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
16 - Pinch of salt

→ For the Sliders

17 - 8 mini slider buns
18 - Dill pickle slices
19 - Leafy lettuce (such as romaine or iceberg)
20 - Sliced tomatoes (optional)

# Instructions:

01 - In a bowl, combine buttermilk and hot sauce. Add chicken thighs, ensuring they are fully submerged. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to overnight for maximum flavor and tenderness.
02 - In a shallow dish, mix together flour, paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
03 - Heat about 2.5 cm of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat (approximately 175°C). Remove chicken from the marinade, allowing excess buttermilk to drip off, and dredge each piece in the flour mixture. Shake off any excess flour. Fry the chicken in batches for about 5-7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 75°C).
04 - Using a slotted spoon, transfer the fried chicken to a paper towel-lined plate to remove excess oil.
05 - In a small saucepan over low heat, combine honey, cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt. Stir continuously until warm and well-mixed, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
06 - On the bottom half of each slider bun, place a piece of fried chicken. Drizzle generously with the Nashville hot honey sauce, then top with pickles and lettuce. If desired, add a slice of tomato. Cap with the top half of the bun.
07 - Serve the sliders warm with extra hot honey sauce on the side for dipping.

# Notes:

01 - For extra crispy chicken, double-dip in the buttermilk mixture and flour before frying.
02 - Adjust the cayenne pepper quantity in the hot honey sauce according to your heat preference.

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