Hot Honey Fried Chicken Sliders (Print Version)
Golden fried chicken glazed with spicy honey, stacked on brioche sliders with slaw and dill pickles for vibrant flavor.
# Ingredients:
→ Fried Chicken
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4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, halved
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240 ml buttermilk
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1 teaspoon hot sauce
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120 g all-purpose flour
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60 g cornstarch
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
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0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
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0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
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Vegetable oil, for frying
→ Hot Honey
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80 ml honey
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1 tablespoon hot sauce, or to taste
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0.5 teaspoon chili flakes
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15 g unsalted butter
→ Slaw
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1 cup shredded green cabbage
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0.5 cup shredded carrots
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2 tablespoons mayonnaise
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1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
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0.5 teaspoon sugar
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Salt and pepper, to taste
→ Assembly
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8 mini brioche slider buns
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16 dill pickle chips
# Steps to Follow:
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In a mixing bowl, whisk together buttermilk and hot sauce. Add the chicken, turning pieces to coat fully. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes or up to overnight.
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In a separate bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder.
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Remove chicken from marinade, allowing excess to drip off. Dredge each piece thoroughly in the flour mixture, pressing gently to adhere. Rest dredged chicken on a rack for 5 minutes.
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Pour approximately 5 cm of vegetable oil into a heavy skillet or Dutch oven. Heat to 175°C.
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Fry chicken in batches for 4 to 5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and fully cooked (internal temperature 74°C). Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
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In a small saucepan, gently heat honey, hot sauce, chili flakes, and butter over low heat until the butter melts and the mixture is smooth. Remove from heat.
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Toss the shredded cabbage and carrots with mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Chill until needed.
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Generously brush each fried chicken piece with the prepared hot honey.
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Place a small amount of slaw on the bottom half of each brioche bun. Add a piece of hot honey fried chicken, top with two dill pickle chips, and cover with the top bun. Serve immediately.
# Additional Notes:
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For extra heat, increase the amount of chili flakes in the hot honey to taste.
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Lightly toasting the brioche buns adds additional flavor and texture.
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Chicken breasts may be substituted or use quality store-bought slaw in a pinch.
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Serve sliders alongside crisp, hoppy beers or sparkling lemonade for a refreshing pairing.