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Nashville Hot Chicken Sliders Recipe

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Nashville Hot Chicken Sliders feature crispy fried chicken strips coated in a spicy, smoky hot sauce, served on soft slider buns with optional dill pickle slices. Perfectly balanced with heat, crunch, and savory richness, these sliders are a flavorful and convenient twist on the classic Nashville Hot Chicken, ideal for gatherings or a fun meal.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Marinade

  • 1 lb chicken breast, sliced into strips
  • 1 cup buttermilk

Dredge and Seasoning

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Frying and Assembly

  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • 6 slider buns
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons Nashville hot chicken sauce
  • Dill pickle slices (optional)

Instructions

  1. Marinate the Chicken: Place the chicken strips in a bowl and pour the buttermilk over them. Mix to coat and let marinate for at least 1 hour to tenderize and flavor the chicken.
  2. Prepare the Dredge: In a large bowl, combine the flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly to evenly distribute all the spices.
  3. Heat the Oil: Pour vegetable oil into a frying pan to a depth suitable for frying and heat over medium to medium-high heat until it reaches around 350°F (175°C).
  4. Dredge the Chicken: Remove the chicken from the buttermilk, letting the excess drip off, then dredge each strip in the seasoned flour mixture until fully coated. For extra crispiness, optionally dip back into buttermilk and flour again before frying.
  5. Fry the Chicken: Carefully place chicken strips into the hot oil. Fry for about 4-5 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.
  6. Make the Hot Sauce Coating: While the chicken fries, combine the melted butter with the Nashville hot chicken sauce in a bowl, mixing well to create a spicy coating.
  7. Coat the Chicken in Sauce: Toss the fried chicken strips in the hot sauce mixture until they are well coated and thoroughly spicy.
  8. Toast the Slider Buns: Lightly toast the slider buns in a pan or under a broiler with a little butter to add flavor and prevent sogginess.
  9. Assemble the Sliders: Place a piece of the coated fried chicken on the bottom half of each slider bun. Add dill pickle slices if desired, then top with the bun.
  10. Serve and Enjoy: Serve the sliders hot, optionally with sides like fries or coleslaw to complete the meal.

Notes

  • Marinate chicken for at least one hour for best tenderness and flavor.
  • Use an oil with a high smoke point, like vegetable or peanut oil, for frying at the right temperature (around 350°F/175°C).
  • Double-dipping the chicken in buttermilk and flour results in a crispier crust.
  • Adjust the cayenne pepper to control the heat level according to your taste.
  • Lightly toasting the slider buns in butter enhances flavor and prevents sogginess.
  • Serve with pickles, creamy sauces, or coleslaw for added flavor balance.
  • For a vegetarian option, substitute fried cauliflower or plant-based chicken for the chicken strips.

Keywords: Nashville Hot Chicken, Chicken Sliders, Spicy Chicken, Fried Chicken, Slider Recipe, Southern Cuisine, Party Appetizer

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