Hot Honey Chicken Sliders

Crispy hot honey chicken slider on a toasted brioche bun topped with creamy coleslaw and pickle chips.

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Crispy fried chicken tossed in sweet-and-spicy hot honey, layered on toasted brioche buns with pickles and creamy coleslaw. Perfect for game day or casual gatherings.

Prep Time1 20

Cook Time30

Total Time1 50

Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Author: Krista Teigen

Equipment

1 large skillet

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

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 lbs chicken breasts
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.
1 cup buttermilk, ⅓ cup pickle brine, 2 tbsp hot sauce, 1 egg
Combine the flour and seasonings in a shallow dish. Dredge the chicken in the flour mixture, ensuring each piece is fully coated.
1½ cups flour, ½ cup cornstarch, 2 tsp salt, 1 tsp paprika, ½ tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp onion powder, ¼ tsp ground pepper
Heat about 3-4 inches of oil to 350° in a large skillet.
2 quarts canola oil for frying
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.
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.
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
Place the chicken in the slider buns. Top the chicken with pickles and a couple spoonfuls of coleslaw.
toasted brioche slider buns, mayonnaise, pickle chips, coleslaw

Notes

Sauce too thin? Simmer 1–2 minutes longer to thicken.
Too spicy? Reduce the hot sauce by half or use a milder chili sauce.

Air Fry Method: Air-fry: Preheat the air fryer to 375°F for 3–5 minutes. Prepare the chicken as directed. Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray and arrange the chicken in a single layer, leaving space between pieces. Spray the tops of the chicken lightly with oil, then air fry for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway through and spraying the second side with oil, until golden and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F. Brush the warm chicken with the hot honey sauce, then assemble the sliders on toasted buns with mayo, pickles, and coleslaw.

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