Nashville Hot Chicken Sliders
Juicy, crispy fried chicken sandwiched in soft buns with crunchy coleslaw and tangy pickles, offering a spicy and flavorful twist on a classic favorite.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
Total Time 2 hours hrs 40 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 2
Calories 260 kcal
- Chicken thighs
- Buttermilk
- Hot sauce
- All-purpose flour
- Cornstarch
- Salt
- Paprika
- Cayenne pepper
- Onion powder
- Garlic powder
- Black pepper
- Brown sugar
- Honey
- Vegetable or canola oil for frying
- Slider buns or Hawaiian rolls
Marinate the Chicken: Combine chicken thighs, buttermilk, and hot sauce. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Prepare the Coating: Mix flour, cornstarch, salt, paprika, cayenne pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and black pepper.
Fry the Chicken: Heat oil to 350°F in a skillet, dredge the marinated chicken in the flour mixture, and fry for 8-10 minutes until crispy and golden.
Make the Hot Sauce: Melt butter, then mix with hot sauce, honey, and brown sugar. Brush onto the fried chicken.
Assemble the Sliders: Toast slider buns, place the fried chicken on the buns, and drizzle with more hot sauce if desired. Serve.
Nutrition Facts (Per Slider):
- Calories: 130 to 260 per slider (varies by size and ingredients)
- Protein: 18-21% of daily value (around 36g)
- Fats: 9g to 55g (varies by recipe)
- Carbohydrates: 51% of total calories
- Sugars: Up to 24g (depending on hot sauce and honey)
- Dietary Fiber: 4g
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