Hot Honey Chicken Sliders
Bold Turtle

Hot Honey Chicken Sliders

133Min
6Servings
680Cal
MediumLevel
#fried chicken#sliders#hot honey#comfort food#party food

Equipment

mixing bowl
heavy pot
saucepan
stove
oven
baking sheet
tongs
mixing spoon
wire rack/plate
pastry brush

Ingredients

Chicken Marinade

boneless skinless chicken thighs (raw)

680 g

buttermilk (cold)

240 ml

salt

2.5 g

black pepper

2.5 g

chicken bouillon powder

5 g

cayenne pepper

5 g

garlic powder

5 g

onion powder

5 g

paprika

5 g

pickle juice

30 ml

hot sauce

15 ml

egg (large)

1 piece

monosodium glutamate

2.5 g

Dredge

all-purpose flour

190 g

cornstarch

60 g

baking powder

5 g

salt

5 g

black pepper

5 g

chicken bouillon powder

5 g

garlic powder

5 g

onion powder

5 g

paprika

5 g

Hot Honey Glaze

unsalted butter

57 g

honey

120 ml

hot sauce

60 ml

garlic powder

2.5 g

paprika

2.5 g

smoked paprika

2.5 g

cayenne pepper

2.5 g

salt

2.5 g

Buttermilk Ranch

mayonnaise

110 g

sour cream

120 g

buttermilk

120 ml

garlic (grated)

1 clove

ranch seasoning mix

30 g

fresh dill (finely minced)

10 g

fresh parsley (finely minced)

10 g

salt

2.5 g

black pepper

2.5 g

Assembly

brioche slider buns

6 piece

dill pickles

6 slice

unsalted butter

57 g

garlic (grated)

2 clove

fresh parsley (minced)

10 g

Instructions

1

Marinate the Chicken

Combine all marinade ingredients with chicken thighs and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

60 mintimer 60 min
Marinating overnight will yield the most flavorful and tender chicken
2

Prepare Dredge Mixture

Mix flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and seasonings for the double dredge coating.

5 min
3

Heat Frying Oil

Heat oil in a heavy pot to 175°C for frying the chicken.

10 minMedium-high heat
4

Double Dredge Chicken

Coat chicken in flour mixture, return to marinade, then dredge again for extra crispy coating.

10 min
Work quickly to prevent the coating from becoming soggy
5

Fry the Chicken

Fry chicken in batches until golden and internal temperature reaches 74°C, about 5-7 minutes per batch.

15 minMedium-high heattimer 6 min
Do not overcrowd the pot to maintain oil temperature
6

Prepare Garlic Butter

Mix softened butter with grated garlic and minced parsley for brushing on buns.

5 min
7

Toast the Buns

Brush garlic butter on inner halves of brioche buns and toast in oven at 175°C for 8-10 minutes.

10 min175°Ctimer 9 min
8

Make Hot Honey Glaze

Combine butter, honey, hot sauce, and spices in a small pan and simmer for 2-3 minutes.

5 minLow heattimer 3 min
9

Glaze the Chicken

Brush hot honey glaze onto fried chicken pieces or toss them in a bowl to coat.

3 min
10

Prepare Ranch Dressing

Mix mayo, sour cream, buttermilk, garlic, ranch seasoning, herbs, salt and pepper until smooth.

5 min
11

Assemble the Sliders

Layer toasted bun with ranch, glazed chicken, pickles, and top bun. Brush top with garlic butter.

5 min

Storage

Fridge: 2 days
Reheat: Oven 175°C for 8-10 minutes to re-crisp

Best enjoyed fresh. Chicken can be reheated in oven to restore crispiness.

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