Southern Fried Chicken Sliders Recipe
Buttermilk drenched chicken breast, served on toasted bun, chipotle ranch sauce, fried onions with french fries
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Ingredients
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Chicken Marinade
Breading
Chipotle Ranch Sauce
Sliders Assembly
Method
Chicken Marinade
- 1
Marinate the Chicken
In a large bowl, combine the buttermilk, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Add the chicken breasts, ensuring they are fully submerged. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
Breading
- 2
Prepare the Breading
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Set aside.
Frying the Chicken
- 3
Heat the Oil
In a deep skillet or fryer, heat the vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
- 4
Bread the Chicken
Remove the chicken from the marinade, allowing excess buttermilk to drip off. Dredge each piece in the flour mixture, ensuring an even coating.
- 5
Fry the Chicken
Carefully place the breaded chicken in the hot oil. Fry for 5-7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Use a meat thermometer to check for an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- 6
Drain the Chicken
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the oil and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Chipotle Ranch Sauce
- 7
Make the Sauce
In a small bowl, mix together the ranch dressing, chipotle in adobo sauce, and lime juice until well combined. Adjust seasoning as needed.
Sliders Assembly
- 8
Assemble the Sliders
Toast the slider buns lightly. On the bottom half of each bun, place a piece of fried chicken, drizzle with chipotle ranch sauce, and top with fried onions. Place the top half of the bun on each slider.
- 9
Serve
Serve the sliders with a side of French fries for a complete meal.
