Firecracker Fried Chicken Sliders with Spicy Honey Glaze

Allergens

Wheat, Eggs, Dairy, Soy

Ingredients

• 8 boneless, skinless chicken tenders
• 2 cups all
• purpose flour
• 2 cups buttermilk
• 2 large eggs
• Canola oil for frying
• 12 slider buns
• Lettuce and tomato slices for garnish (optional) Spicy Honey Glaze:
• 3/4 cup honey
• 1/4 cup hot sauce (such as Sriracha or Tabasco)
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Instructions

1. Preheat canola oil in a deep fryer or large, heavy pot to 350°F (175°C).
2. In one bowl, whisk together the flour and eggs in another bowl, mix buttermilk and hot sauce.
3. Coat each chicken tender in the flour mixture, then dip into the buttermilk mixture, allowing excess to drip off.
4. Fry chicken tenders in batches for 7 9 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
5. In a small saucepan, combine honey, hot sauce, mustard, vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce cook over medium heat until heated through.
6. Assemble sliders with fried chicken, a drizzle of glaze, lettuce, and tomato (if using).

Chef’s Insight

The key to perfect fried chicken is a well-balanced batter that leads to a crispy crust while keeping the chicken tender and juicy inside.

Notes

Adjust the spiciness of the glaze to your preference by increasing or decreasing the hot sauce.