Hot Honey Chicken Sliders

Ingredients

• 1 lb chicken tenders
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Oil for frying
• For hot honey: 1/2 cup honey
• 2 tablespoons hot sauce
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 8 slider buns
• Pickle chips for serving
• Coleslaw for serving (optional)

Instructions

1. 1 Soak chicken tenders in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes (or overnight).
2. 2 In a shallow bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
3. 3 Heat oil in a deep skillet to 350°F.
4. 4 Remove chicken from buttermilk and dredge in flour mixture, coating well.
5. 5 Fry chicken for 5-6 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp 165°F).
6. 6 Drain on paper towels.
7. 7 Make hot honey: In a small saucepan, combine honey, hot sauce, and butter. Heat until melted and combined.
8. 8 Brush fried chicken generously with hot honey.
9. 9 Toast slider buns if desired.
10. 10 Place chicken on buns and top with pickles and coleslaw if using.
11. 11 Drizzle with extra hot honey.
12. 12 Serve immediately.