Crispy, pickle-brined chicken bites fried to perfection and served on fluffy slider buns with your favorite toppings—ideal for parties or quick dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
1½ lbs boneless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into 2-inch chunks
1 cup dill pickle brine
1 cup buttermilk
1½ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup cornstarch
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp paprika
½ tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
Vegetable oil for frying
12 slider buns
Toppings of choice (pickles, slaw, sauces)
Instructions
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Combine pickle juice and buttermilk in a bowl. Add chicken and marinate for 4–24 hours.
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In a separate dish, whisk together flour, cornstarch, and spices.
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Remove chicken from marinade, dredge in flour mixture, and let rest for 10–15 minutes.
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Heat oil in a pan to 350°F.
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Fry chicken in batches, 3–4 minutes per side, until crisp and golden.
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Transfer to a wire rack to drain.
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Assemble sliders with chicken and toppings on toasted buns.