Honey Butter Chicken Sliders
Servings: 12 sliders
Calories: 280 calories
Ingredients:
Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings.
For the chicken:
- 1.5 lbs chicken breast or thighs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- vegetable oil (for frying)
For the honey butter glaze
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 tsp hot sauce (optional)
For assembling sliders
- 12 slices hawaiian rolls
- 6 slices cheddar cheese (halved)
- dill pickle chips (optional)
Instructions
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Marinate chicken: In a bowl, combine chicken pieces and buttermilk. Chill 30 min to 2 hrs.
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Prep coating: Mix flour, panko, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish.
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Fry chicken: Heat oil to 350°F. Dredge marinated chicken in coating, fry until golden and cooked through (165°F internal), 4–5 min per side. Drain on paper towels.
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Make honey butter: In a small saucepan, melt butter, stir in honey and hot sauce until smooth.
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Assemble sliders: Slice Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally. Place cheese on bottom halves, add chicken, drizzle with honey butter, top with pickles (if using).
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Serve immediately while warm and gooey.
AI Tips
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For a shortcut, use frozen breaded chicken tenders and focus on making the honey butter from scratch.
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Add extra hot sauce to the honey butter for a spicy kick.
