Nashville Hot Chicken Sliders are a fiery, flavor-packed twist on classic comfort food. Tender, crispy fried chicken is smothered in a spicy, tangy Nashville hot sauce, delivering an irresistible kick with every bite. Nestled between soft, buttery slider buns and topped with cool, creamy coleslaw, these sliders are the perfect balance of heat and crunch. The bold spices hit you first, followed by a touch of sweetness and a mouthwatering crunch, making them a crave-worthy treat that’s as fiery as it is delicious!
What You Need
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1 cup buttermilk
1 tbsp onion powder
4 tbsp butter
1 tbsp Nashville Hot Dry Seasoning
2 chicken breasts, 2.25 lbs each
12-pack KING’S HAWAIIAN Original Hawaiian Sweet Rolls
4 tbsp mayonnaise
24 pickle chips
1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
1 cup cornstarch
1 cup cornmeal
3 cups Canola oil for frying
1 bottle Nashville Hot Sauce
12 skewers
Directions
For the Seasoned Flour:
- In a large bowl, whisk together all the flour ingredients. Pour into a brown paper bag.
For the Chicken:
2. In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk and hot sauce. Add chicken, submerge, and refrigerate for 4 hours.
- Remove chicken from buttermilk, shake off excess, and place in the flour bag. Shake to coat, tap off excess, and let the chicken rest on a wire rack for 15 minutes.
To Fry the Chicken:
4. Heat oil in a cast-iron skillet to 340°F.
- Fry chicken for 14-16 minutes, until golden and cooked through (165°F). Reserve frying oil.
For the Sauce:
6. Whisk cayenne, brown sugar, paprika, chili powder, and garlic powder. Gradually add reserved frying oil to make a paste. Brush over the fried chicken.
To Assemble the Sliders:
7. Slice KING’S HAWAIIAN rolls, spread mayonnaise, add pickles, and place the chicken inside.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
