Crispy Chicken Sliders with Honey Mustard
Make crunchy, flavorful chicken sliders served on small buns with a homemade sweet and tangy honey mustard sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 35 min
- Yield: 12 sliders
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 12 small pieces
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 12 slider buns
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- For Honey Mustard:
- 1/2 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Set up a standard breading station. In one shallow dish, mix flour, salt, pepper, and paprika. In a second dish, whisk the eggs and buttermilk together. In a third dish, place the panko breadcrumbs.
- Dredge each chicken piece first in the flour mixture, shaking off excess. Dip it into the egg/buttermilk mixture, letting excess drip off. Finally, press the chicken firmly into the panko breadcrumbs until fully coated.
- Make the honey mustard sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, honey, mayonnaise, and apple cider vinegar until smooth. Set aside.
- Cook the chicken: Pour about 1 inch of vegetable oil into a large skillet and heat over medium-high heat until it reaches 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Carefully place the breaded chicken pieces into the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit).
- Remove the cooked chicken from the oil and place them on a wire rack lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Prepare the buns: Lightly brush the cut sides of the slider buns with melted butter. Toast them lightly in a dry skillet or under a broiler until just golden.
- Assemble the sliders: Place one crispy chicken piece on the bottom half of each toasted bun. Top generously with the prepared honey mustard sauce. Place the top bun on.
- Serve the sliders immediately.
Notes
- For air frying, spray the coated chicken pieces with cooking spray and cook at 380 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 to 12 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- You can add thin slices of dill pickle on top of the chicken before adding the top bun for extra tang.
- If you prefer a sweeter sauce, increase the honey measurement slightly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 14
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 18
- Cholesterol: 75