Hot Honey Chicken Sliders
Hot Honey Chicken Sliders combine spicy, sweet, and savory in a single bite. Crispy pan-seared chicken tenders are drizzled with a warm honey-hot sauce glaze and served on pillowy buns. Perfect for casual gatherings or hearty appetizers, this easy American recipe delivers bold flavor in 40 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Total Time: 40
- Yield: 4 sliders
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
4 slider buns
4 chicken tenders
1/4 cup honey
2 tbsp hot sauce
2 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) or heat a skillet on medium-high
Coat chicken tenders in all-purpose flour (optional)
Heat butter in skillet, sear chicken 2–3 minutes per side until crispy
Remove chicken and set aside
In same skillet, mix honey, hot sauce, and 2 tbsp softened butter until combined
Swipe each tender into the hot glaze to coat
Split and toast buns if desired
Assemble sliders by placing a tender on a bun, drizzle with glaze, and serve immediately
Notes
Use raw/local honey for deeper flavor
Test with Tabasco or Frank’s RedHot for best heat balance
Substitute chicken thighs/breast for homemade tenders
Replace all-purpose flour with chickpea flour for gluten-free version
Hot honey glaze can be made in advance and reheated before use
Find it online: https://kindeat.com/hot-honey-chicken-sliders-recipe/