Jul 13 2026
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Hot Mama Crispy Chicken Sliders Recipe

Inspired by Salted Edge
Time1h
Serves6

spicy crispy chicken breast + pickles + chipotle aioli + mini brioche bun

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Ingredients

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Chicken Marinade

Sliders Assembly

Method

Chicken Marinade

  1. 1

    Prepare the Marinade

    In a large bowl, combine buttermilk, hot sauce, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.

  2. 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

  1. 3

    Prepare the Breading

    In a shallow dish, mix together all-purpose flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper.

  2. 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

  1. 5

    Heat the Oil

    In a deep skillet or frying pan, heat oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).

  2. 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).

  3. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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.

  2. 10

    Serve

    Serve immediately while hot and crispy. Enjoy your Hot Mama Crispy Chicken Sliders!

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