Hot Mama Crispy Chicken Sliders Recipe
spicy crispy chicken breast + pickles + chipotle aioli + mini brioche bun
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Ingredients
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Chicken Marinade
Breading
Chipotle Aioli
Sliders Assembly
Method
Chicken Marinade
- 1
Prepare the Marinade
In a large bowl, combine buttermilk, hot sauce, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- 2
Marinate the Chicken
Add the boneless chicken breasts to the marinade, ensuring they are fully submerged. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
Breading
- 3
Prepare the Breading
In a shallow dish, mix together all-purpose flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper.
- 4
Coat the Chicken
Remove marinated chicken from the buttermilk and let excess drip off. Dredge each piece in the flour mixture, ensuring an even coating. Shake off excess flour.
Cooking the Chicken
- 5
Heat the Oil
In a deep skillet or frying pan, heat oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 6
Fry the Chicken
Carefully place the coated chicken breasts in the hot oil. Fry for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Use a meat thermometer to ensure internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- 7
Drain the Chicken
Once cooked, remove chicken from the oil and place on a wire rack or paper towels to drain excess oil.
Chipotle Aioli
- 8
Make the Aioli
In a food processor, combine mayonnaise, chipotle peppers, lime juice, minced garlic, and salt. Blend until smooth and creamy. Adjust salt to taste.
Sliders Assembly
- 9
Assemble the Sliders
Slice the mini brioche buns in half. Spread a generous amount of chipotle aioli on the bottom half. Place a piece of crispy chicken on top, followed by a few pickles. Top with the other half of the bun.
- 10
Serve
Serve immediately while hot and crispy. Enjoy your Hot Mama Crispy Chicken Sliders!