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Crispy Nashville Hot Chicken Sliders

Crispy Nashville Hot Chicken Sliders You’ll Crave Every Time

These Crispy Nashville Hot Chicken Sliders with Easy Zesty Pickle Slaw will impress any crowd.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 sliders
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken Thighs Juicy and moist
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Swap with gluten-free blend for gluten-free option
  • 1/4 cup Cornstarch Boosts crispiness
  • 1 cup Buttermilk Use dairy-free milk mixed with vinegar for dairy-free option
  • 3 tablespoons Hot Sauce Adjust for desired heat level
For the Slaw
  • 2 cups Cabbage Crunchy base for the slaw
  • 1 cup Pickles Choose dill or bread and butter pickles
For Assembly
  • 4 pieces Buns Toast to prevent sogginess

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • wire rack
  • Deep skillet

Method
 

Directions
  1. Soak chicken thighs in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Combine flour and cornstarch in a bowl for coating.
  3. Remove chicken from buttermilk, double-dip in flour mixture.
  4. Heat oil to 350°F and fry chicken until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
  5. Toss fried chicken in hot sauce immediately after frying.
  6. Toss cabbage and pickles with dressing; chill slaw for 15-20 minutes.
  7. Assemble sliders with fried chicken on toasted buns topped with slaw.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliderCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftover sliders in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven to regain crispiness.

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