Spicy Fried Chicken Sliders Recipe
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Ingredients
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Chicken Marinade
Breading
Sliders Assembly
Frying
Method
Chicken Marinade
- 1
Prepare the Marinade
In a large bowl, combine buttermilk, hot sauce, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- 2
Marinate the Chicken
Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are fully submerged. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best results.
Breading
- 3
Prepare the Breading
In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, cornstarch, cayenne pepper, and salt.
- 4
Coat the Chicken
Remove the chicken from the marinade, allowing excess liquid to drip off. Dredge each piece in the breading mixture, pressing lightly to adhere.
Frying
- 5
Heat the Oil
In a large frying pan or deep fryer, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 180°C (350°F).
- 6
Fry the Chicken
Carefully add the breaded chicken thighs to the hot oil, frying in batches if necessary. Cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Use a thermometer to ensure internal temperature reaches 75°C (165°F).
- 7
Drain the Chicken
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the oil and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Sliders Assembly
- 8
Toast the Buns
While the chicken is draining, lightly toast the slider buns in the oven or on a skillet until golden.
- 9
Assemble the Sliders
Spread mayonnaise on each bun. Place a piece of fried chicken on the bottom half, followed by shredded lettuce, a slice of tomato, and pickles. Top with the other half of the bun.
- 10
Serve
Serve the spicy fried chicken sliders warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
