Hot Honey Chicken Sliders Recipe
These spicy-sweet hot honey chicken sliders are perfect for a quick meal or game-day snack. Crispy chicken tenders coated in a fiery hot honey sauce, served on soft slider buns with pickles for a tangy crunch.
Equipment
- Frying pan or skillet
- Tongs
- Small saucepan
- Mixing Bowl
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
Ingredients
- 8 oz chicken tenders about 4 small tenders, ~$2
- 1 cup all-purpose flour pantry staple, ~$0.10
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 large egg beaten, ~$0.25
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil for frying, ~$0.50
- 1/4 cup honey ~$0.50
- 2 tbsp hot sauce e.g., Frank’s RedHot, ~$0.25
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 8 slider buns ~$1.50
- 8 pickle slices ~$0.25
- 2 tbsp butter melted, ~$0.15
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken:
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Dip each chicken tender in the beaten egg, then coat thoroughly in the flour mixture.
- Fry the Chicken:
- Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Fry chicken tenders for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (internal temp 165°F/74°C).
- Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Make Hot Honey Sauce:
- In a small saucepan over low heat, combine honey, hot sauce, and red pepper flakes.
- Stir for 2-3 minutes until warmed and well-mixed. Remove from heat.
- Assemble Sliders:
- Brush slider buns with melted butter and lightly toast in the pan (optional).
- Place a fried chicken tender on each bun bottom.
- Drizzle 1-2 tsp of hot honey sauce over each tender.
- Top with a pickle slice and the bun top.
- Serve:
- Serve immediately while hot, with extra hot honey sauce on the side if desired.
Notes
- Adjust the hot sauce or red pepper flakes to control spice level.
- For a cheaper option, use chicken thighs instead of tenders.
- Store leftover hot honey sauce in an airtight container for up to a week.
Notes on Assumptions:
- Cost: The $5 estimate assumes bulk pantry staples (flour, spices, oil) and affordable grocery store prices in the USA (e.g., Walmart or Aldi). Prices are approximate for 2025 based on recent trends.
- Servings: 4 servings mean 2 sliders per person (8 sliders total).
- Times: Prep and cook times are based on standard frying and sauce-making processes.
- Ingredients: Quantities are estimated to balance flavor, cost, and portion size. If you have specific ingredient amounts or preferences, let me know!
- USA Context: Since you asked about "USA big cities" earlier, I tailored the recipe to ingredients and flavors popular in American urban areas.