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Nashville Hot Chicken Sliders

These Nashville hot chicken sliders are a spicy and flavorful treat perfect for uplifting your spirits, whether you’re having a tough day or entertaining guests.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 sliders
Course: Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: American, Soul Food
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 lbs Boneless and skinless chicken thighs More tender and juicy than breasts.
  • 1 cup Buttermilk A magic tenderizer.
For the Coating
  • 1.5 cups Flour Regular or fancy, your choice.
  • 2 tablespoons Cayenne pepper Adjust to your spice tolerance.
  • 1 tablespoon Paprika Sweet or smoked.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder Enhances flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Onion powder Use in a hurry instead of fresh onion.
  • to taste Salt and pepper Stay on the lighter side.
For Assembly
  • 12 pieces Slider buns Soft, fluffy supermarket ones preferred.
  • to serve Pickles For crunch.
For the Spicy Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Oil For mixing with spices.
  • 1 tablespoon Cayenne pepper Adjust to taste.
  • 1 tablespoon Paprika

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Marinate chicken thighs in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes or overnight for ultimate juiciness.
  2. In another bowl, mix flour, cayenne, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Dredge each piece of marinated chicken in the seasoned flour until well coated, shaking off any excess.
  4. Heat about an inch of oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
Cooking
  1. Fry the chicken in batches, 4-5 pieces at a time, for 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
  2. While cooking, mix together cayenne pepper, paprika, and oil for spicy sauce.
  3. Remove chicken from oil and coat in the spicy sauce immediately.
Assembly
  1. Assemble sliders by placing a piece of spicy chicken on each slider bun and topping with pickles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 18gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g

Notes

Serve with french fries or coleslaw. Adjust spice levels to your liking, and remember to take your time with each step for the best results.
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