Spicy Honey Butter Chicken Sliders

These sliders are a bold mix of sweet heat and buttery richness — featuring crispy fried chicken, slathered in homemade spicy honey butter, and sandwiched in soft Hawaiian rolls. They’ve become a favorite for weeknight dinners, game day spreads, and TikTok-famous meal prep.

Prep: 25 minutes

Cook: 20 minutes

Total: ~45 minutes

Servings: Makes 12 sliders

Ingredients:

For the Chicken:

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into 12 pieces
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornstarch
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
Salt and pepper
Vegetable oil for frying

For the Spicy Honey Butter:

1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/4 cup honey
1–2 tbsp hot sauce
1/4 tsp chili flakes (optional)
To Assemble:
1 pack Hawaiian rolls (12 count)
6 slices pepper jack or cheddar cheese (optional)
Pickles (optional, for tang)
Butter for brushing tops

Instructions:

Soak chicken pieces in buttermilk for at least 15 minutes (or overnight for juicier results).
In a bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, and seasonings.
Heat oil in a skillet (350°F). Dredge chicken from buttermilk into flour mix. Fry until golden and crispy, about 3–4 minutes per side. Drain on a paper towel.
Whisk melted butter with honey, hot sauce, and chili flakes.
Slice Hawaiian rolls in half. Layer with chicken, cheese, and pickles. Brush the tops with spicy honey butter.
Cover with foil and bake at 350°F for 5–7 minutes to melt cheese and warm through.

Serving Suggestion:

Serve warm with coleslaw, sweet potato fries, or a cold lemonade.

Tips:

Use chicken thighs for extra juicy sliders.
Swap hot sauce to match your heat level.
Make them mini breakfast sandwiches with a fried egg and bacon!

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