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Nashville Hot Chicken Slider

Nashville Hot Chicken Sliders with Zesty Dill Pickle Aioli

These Nashville Hot Chicken Sliders are a delightful blend of spicy chicken and creamy dill pickle aioli, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marinating Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 4 sliders
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Thighs
  • 1 cup Buttermilk or plant-based milk and vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Cayenne Pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
For the Slider Assembly
  • 4 pieces Slider Buns gluten-free options available
  • 1 cup Dill Pickle Slices
For the Dill Pickle Aioli
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise or vegan mayo
  • 2 tablespoons Dill Pickle Juice

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • deep frying pan
  • Whisk
  • Meat thermometer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Marinate the Chicken: Combine chicken thighs in buttermilk and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  2. Prepare the Spice Coating: Mix flour, cayenne, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  3. Coat the Chicken: Remove chicken from buttermilk and dredge in spice mixture.
  4. Heat the Oil: Heat about 2 inches of oil in a deep frying pan to 350°F.
  5. Fry the Chicken: Fry chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and reaches 165°F internally.
  6. Make the Dill Pickle Aioli: Mix mayonnaise and dill pickle juice in a bowl until smooth.
  7. Assemble the Sliders: Place fried chicken on slider buns, add dill pickle slices, and top with aioli.
  8. Serve and Enjoy: Serve sliders on a platter with sides like coleslaw or a veggie platter.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliderCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For extra crunch, consider double frying the chicken. Adjust dill pickle juice in aioli to taste.

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