Honey BBQ Chicken Sliders

Ingredients

• 2 lb boneless chicken thighs (salt brine overnight)
• 1 cup flour (for wet batter)
• 0.33 cup corn starch (for wet batter)
• 0.25 cup egg whites
• 10 oz sparkling water (range 8-12 oz)
• 3 cup flour (for dry batter)
• 1 cup corn starch (for dry batter)
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• 0.5 tsp pepper
• 1 cup ketchup (for sauce)
• 0.25 cup Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 2 tbsp chipotle hot sauce
• 0.25 cup honey (for sauce)
• 3 tbsp butter
• brioche bun sliders (quantity matching chicken thighs)
• pickles (sliced)
• 1 cup mayo (for spicy mayo)
• 0.25 cup hot sauce (for spicy mayo)
• 1 tsp paprika (for spicy mayo)
• 0.5 tsp chili powder (for spicy mayo)
• 2 tbsp honey (for spicy mayo)
• salt (to taste)

Steps

1. 1

   Salt brine the chicken thighs overnight to ensure flavor and moisture.

2. 2

   Whisk together the wet batter ingredients (flour, corn starch, egg whites, and sparkling water) until smooth.

3. 3

   In a separate bowl, combine the dry batter ingredients (flour, corn starch, baking powder, chili powder, garlic powder, paprika, and pepper).

4. 4

   Dip the brined chicken into the wet batter, then dredge thoroughly in the dry batter, pressing to coat.

5. 5

   Fry the chicken in hot oil until golden brown and cooked through. Season with salt immediately after frying.

6. 6

   In a saucepan, combine ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, chipotle hot sauce, honey, and butter. Simmer until thickened and glossy.

7. 7

   Whisk together the spicy mayo ingredients (mayo, hot sauce, paprika, chili powder, honey, and salt).

8. 8

   Toss the fried chicken in the honey BBQ sauce. Assemble the sliders by placing chicken and pickles on brioche buns with a spread of spicy mayo.

Notes

Ensure the oil is at the correct frying temperature (around 350°F-375°F) for the crispiest results. The sparkling water in the wet batter helps create a light, airy crust.

Nutrition per serving

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• fried chicken
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• comfort food
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