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Hot Chicken Sliders with Dill Pickle Aioli

Savory Hot Chicken Sliders with Zesty Dill Pickle Aioli

Discover the irresistible combination of spicy Nashville hot chicken sliders topped with creamy dill pickle aioli.
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Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 sliders
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 cup buttermilk or milk with vinegar
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper adjust for spice preference
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
For the Sliders
  • 6 pieces slider buns soft, high-quality
  • 1 cup dill pickle slices to taste
For the Dill Pickle Aioli
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons dill pickle juice adjust to taste

Equipment

  • Deep frying pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Meat thermometer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Marinate the Chicken: Place chicken thighs in a bowl and cover with buttermilk. Marinate for at least 2 hours, ideally overnight.
  2. Prepare the Spice Mix: Combine flour, cayenne, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Whisk until blended.
  3. Coat the Chicken: Remove chicken from buttermilk, dredge in flour mixture until fully coated.
  4. Heat the Oil: Heat about 2 inches of oil in a frying pan to 350°F. Test with a pinch of flour to check readiness.
  5. Fry the Chicken: Fry chicken thighs for 5-7 minutes each side until golden brown with an internal temp of 165°F. Drain excess oil.
  6. Make the Dill Pickle Aioli: Mix mayonnaise and dill pickle juice until smooth. Adjust dill pickle juice for tanginess.
  7. Assemble the Sliders: Place a chicken thigh on each bun, top with dill pickle slices and drizzle aioli.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliderCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Allow the aioli to come to room temperature before mixing for a smoother consistency. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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