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Hot Honey Chicken Sliders

1 h 40 minServes 6Nutri-Score D€€
from @rd_eats7 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

6 people
  • boneless chicken thighs (cleaned)Meat6 pieces
  • buttermilk (for the marinade)Dairy360 ml
  • pickle juicePantry120 ml
  • hot sauce (for the marinade)Pantry30 ml
  • yellow mustardPantry30 ml
  • flour (for breading)Grains480 g
  • cornstarchPantry8 g
  • egg (beaten into the marinade)Dairy1 piece
  • garlic powderSpices6 g
  • onion powderSpices6 g
  • paprikaSpices4 g
  • cayenne pepperSpices3 g
  • black pepperSpices3 g
  • Creole seasoningSpices8 g
  • ranch seasoning packet (split in half)Pantry1 piece
  • unsalted butter (for the sauce)Dairy45 g
  • honeyPantry340 g
  • hot sauce (for the sauce)Pantry60 ml
  • brown sugar (optional)Pantry12 g
  • mayonnaise (for the ranch)Pantry120 g
  • buttermilk (for the ranch)Dairy120 ml
  • slider bunsBakery6 pieces
  • garlic butter (melted, for the buns)Dairy30 g
  • frying oil (for deep frying)Pantry1 litre

per serving

Nutrition

845kcal

Carbs
103 g
Proteins
29 g
Fat
35 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Mixing bowl ×3
  • Stockpot
  • Kitchen thermometer
  • Baking tray
  • Saucepan
  • Pastry brush
  • Tongs

step by step

Method

  1. Marinate the chicken

    • Place the cleaned chicken thighs in a bowl with the buttermilk, pickle juice, hot sauce and mustard.
    • Season with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne, Creole seasoning, black pepper and half of the ranch packet.
    • Mix well, breaking up any clumps of seasoning, then cover and refrigerate.
    Step 1

  2. Make the ranch

    • In a bowl, combine the buttermilk, mayonnaise and the remaining ranch seasoning.
    • Mix until smooth and keep chilled until serving.
    Step 2

  3. Season the flour

    • In a bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch and the same seasonings used for the chicken.
    • Mix thoroughly.
    Step 3

  4. Bread the chicken

    • Add the egg to the marinated chicken and mix so every piece is coated.
    • Take each thigh and press it firmly into the seasoned flour, coating it once.
    Step 4

  5. Fry the chicken

    • Heat the oil to 175 °C.
    • Fry the chicken, flipping halfway through, until golden and cooked through.
    • Check the internal temperature with a thermometer.
    Step 5

  6. Toast the buns

    • Preheat the oven to 175 °C.
    • Brush the buns with garlic butter and toast them in the oven.
    Step 6

  7. Make the hot honey sauce

    • Melt the unsalted butter in a saucepan.
    • Add the hot sauce, honey and brown sugar, then bring to a simmer.
    • Turn off the heat and set aside.
    Step 7

  8. Assemble the sliders

    • Brush the fried chicken generously with the hot honey sauce.
    • Spread ranch inside the buns, add the chicken and close the sliders.
    Step 8
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