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Nashville Hot Chicken Sliders with Dill Pickle Aioli

Nashville Hot Chicken Sliders with Dill Pickle Aioli Bliss

Nashville Hot Chicken Sliders with Dill Pickle Aioli promise a flavorful, quick weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Marinating Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 4 sliders
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Thighs Skinless recommended
  • 1 cup Buttermilk Substitute with yogurt or plant-based milk mixed with vinegar if needed
  • 1 tablespoon Cayenne Pepper Adjust for spice tolerance
  • 1 tablespoon Paprika Smoked paprika adds a rich twist
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Fresh garlic can be used
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
For the Breading
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free flour can be used
For the Sliders
  • 4 pieces Slider Buns Whole wheat or gluten-free buns can be used
  • 1 cup Dill Pickle Slices Substitute with sliced cucumbers if desired
For the Dill Pickle Aioli
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise Use vegan mayonnaise for plant-based version
  • 2 tablespoons Dill Pickle Juice A splash of vinegar can be used as substitute

Equipment

  • Deep frying pan
  • Bowls
  • Whisk
  • Thermometer
  • Paper towels

Method
 

Marinating and Cooking
  1. Marinate the chicken in buttermilk for at least 2 hours or overnight for best flavor.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, cayenne pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Remove chicken from buttermilk, dredge in flour mixture, shaking off excess.
  4. Heat oil in a frying pan to 350°F before adding chicken.
  5. Fry chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
  6. Mix mayonnaise and dill pickle juice in a bowl to prepare the aioli.
  7. Assemble sliders with fried chicken, dill pickle slices, and aioli on slider buns.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliderCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

To retain crispiness, store chicken separate from buns and reheat in the oven.

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