Honey Chipotle Chicken Sliders – 35-Minute Recipe
Crispy fried chicken thighs marinated in buttermilk and smoky spices are glazed with a sweet‑spicy honey chipotle sauce, then tucked into soft buns with pickles and a dollop of spicy mayo. Perfect for a casual dinner or game‑day gathering.
Recipe by Ahmad Alzahabi· Structured by ReelsMeals
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Ingredients
- 4 chicken thighs
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- to taste onion
- to taste garlic
- to taste oregano
- to taste chipotle chili powder
- to taste smoked paprika
- a splash pickle juice
- 2 cup oil for frying
- 2 tbsp spicy mayo
- 2 slices pickles
- 4 buns
Sauce
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp chipotle hot sauce
- 1 tbsp buffalo sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
Batter
- 1 cup all‑purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
Instructions
- 1Combine the chicken thighs with buttermilk, salt, black pepper, chopped onion, minced garlic, oregano, chipotle chili powder, and smoked paprika in a large bowl; stir to coat evenly.
- 2Cover and refrigerate to marinate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight, allowing the flavors to penetrate the meat.
- 3While the chicken marinates, prepare the honey‑chipotle glaze: melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
- 4Add the chipotle hot sauce and buffalo sauce to the melted butter, whisking until the mixture is smooth and well‑combined.
- 5Stir in the honey, continuing to whisk until the glaze becomes glossy and slightly thickened; set aside off the heat.
- 6In a shallow dish, whisk together the all‑purpose flour, cornstarch, and a pinch of salt; gradually add the remaining ¼ cup of buttermilk, mixing until a smooth, lump‑free batter forms.
- 7Heat the oil in a deep skillet or fryer to 350°F (347°F); use a thermometer to maintain a steady temperature.
- 8Remove each marinated thigh from the bowl, letting excess buttermilk drip off, then dip it into the batter, allowing any surplus to fall back into the bowl.
- 9Carefully lower the battered thighs into the hot oil; fry for 5–7 minutes, turning once, until the coating is golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (165°F).
- 10Transfer the fried chicken to a paper‑towel‑lined plate to drain any excess oil.
- 11Brush each hot thigh generously with the prepared honey‑chipotle glaze, letting the sauce set for a minute.
- 12Toast the slider buns lightly if desired, then spread a thin layer of spicy mayo on the bottom half of each bun.
- 13Place a pickle slice on the bun, add the glazed chicken thigh, and cap with the top bun.
- 14Serve the sliders immediately while the chicken is still hot and the glaze is glossy.
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Marinate Ahead
Cover the chicken and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to let the flavors penetrate.
Maintain Oil Temperature
Heat oil to 350 °F and use a thermometer.
Drain Excess Batter
After dipping, let excess batter fall back into the bowl before lowering the thigh into oil.
Glaze While Hot
Brush the honey‑chipotle glaze onto the chicken immediately after frying.
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Frequently asked questions
- How long does it take to make Honey Chipotle Chicken Sliders?
- About 35 minutes in total: 20 minutes of prep and 15 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Honey Chipotle Chicken Sliders recipe make?
- This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Honey Chipotle Chicken Sliders recipe come from?
- It was shared by Ahmad Alzahabi on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.