Description
Delicious Nashville Hot Honey Butter Chicken Sliders combine crispy boneless chicken bites coated in a spicy and sweet hot honey butter sauce, layered with garlic mayo and tangy pickle chips on soft Hawaiian rolls. Perfectly spicy, sweet, and savory sliders ideal for a quick and flavorful meal or party appetizer.
Ingredients
Chicken and Main Ingredients
- 24 oz bag of crispy boneless chicken bites (or your favorite frozen chicken nuggets/bites)
- 12 Hawaiian rolls
- 16 oz jar pickle chips
Sauce and Spreads
- 1/4 cup mayo
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tbsp Franks Red Hot hot sauce
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp cayenne powder
Instructions
- Cook the chicken: Cook the chicken bites in the air fryer or oven according to the package instructions until they are crispy and heated through. This typically takes about 10-12 minutes at 400°F for an air fryer.
- Prepare the buns and garlic mayo: While the chicken cooks, slice the Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally, keeping the top halves connected if possible. Set the top halves aside. Mix the mayo with garlic powder thoroughly and spread this mixture evenly over the bottom halves of the buns to add a flavorful base.
- Make the hot honey butter sauce: In a large bowl, combine the melted butter, honey, hot sauce, paprika, and cayenne powder. Stir well until all ingredients are fully incorporated to create a spicy-sweet sauce.
- Toss the cooked chicken in the sauce: Once the chicken is cooked, add it to the hot honey butter sauce bowl and toss the pieces thoroughly to ensure every bite is generously coated with the flavorful sauce.
- Assemble the sliders: Pile the saucy chicken evenly onto the prepared bottom buns, then layer pickle chips on top of the chicken. Place the top halves of the buns back on.
- Slice and serve: Using a sharp knife, cut the entire slider assembly into individual sliders. Some pickles or chicken pieces might get sliced through, adding to the hearty charm. Serve immediately and enjoy these spicy, sweet, and tangy Nashville Hot Honey Butter Chicken Sliders.
Notes
- Use frozen chicken bites or nuggets you prefer; adjust cooking time based on packaging.
- For extra crispiness, cook chicken in the air fryer for the recommended time rather than baking.
- Adjust the amount of cayenne powder according to your desired spice level.
- Keep sliders warm by covering with foil if preparing in advance.
- These sliders are perfect for casual gatherings, game days, or quick lunches.
