Nashville Hot Honey Butter Chicken Sliders

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Sweet, Spicy, Crispy—A Game-Changer in Every Bite!

What happens when you combine Nashville hot chicken with honey butter sliders? You get the ultimate balance of heat, crunch, and sweetness, all packed into a bite-sized sandwich that’s pure flavor gold.

These Nashville Hot Honey Butter Chicken Sliders start with crispy, golden-fried chicken that’s juicy on the inside and extra crunchy on the outside. But here’s where the magic happens: instead of just tossing the chicken in a classic spicy oil, we drench it in a buttery, sweet, and spicy glaze that takes it to the next level.

Served on soft, fluffy Hawaiian rolls, with a garlic mayo spread and crunchy pickles, these sliders are perfect for game days, parties, or any time you crave something ridiculously good.

Why You’ll Love It

These mini crispy fried chicken sliders are smothered in a spicy, sweet, and buttery glaze and served on soft Hawaiian rolls with pickles and garlic mayo. The perfect balance of heat, crunch, and sweetness!

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

2 large chicken breasts, cut into slider-sized pieces
1 cup buttermilk
1 tsp hot sauce
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup cornstarch (for extra crispiness)
1 tsp paprika
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
2 cups oil for frying

For the Hot Honey Butter Glaze:

¼ cup honey
3 tbsp butter, melted
1 tbsp hot sauce (like Frank’s Red Hot)
½ tsp cayenne pepper
½ tsp smoked paprika

For the Sliders:

8 Hawaiian rolls, toasted
8 slices pickle chips
¼ cup mayo mixed with 1 tsp garlic powder

Instructions

Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, mix buttermilk and hot sauce, then add chicken pieces. Let marinate for 30 minutes.
Prepare the Coating: In another bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Coat the Chicken: Dredge each piece in the flour mixture, pressing firmly for a crispy coating.
Fry the Chicken: Heat oil to 350°F and fry the chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Drain on a rack.
Make the Glaze: Mix honey, melted butter, hot sauce, cayenne, and smoked paprika in a bowl.
Assemble the Sliders: Spread garlic mayo on each toasted bun, add fried chicken, drizzle with hot honey butter glaze, and top with a pickle slice.