Spicy Honey Garlic Chicken Sliders with Parmesan | Molten Fire Sliders Recipe

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I’ve been having a crave for sliders recently, especially some hot chicken ones

Sometimes I get tired of making a fried chicken dish, as this was originally supposed to be a buttermilk katsu curry. However, mid way though I just decided to dice it up, and think about what I could make in the meantime.

These appetizers are so good that I’d eat them during dinner time in all honesty, and after you take a bite, you will too!

I hope you enjoy!

How to Make Spicy Honey Garlic Chicken Sliders With Parmesan Recipe:

Ingredients:

Buttermilk Brine:

• 2 diced Chickens (Breast or thigh)
• 2 cups Buttermilk
• 1/4 cup Spicy Chicken Marinade (anything marinade will do)
• 2 tbsp Kosher Salt
• 1 tbsp garlic powder
• 1 tbsp onion powder
• 1 tbsp ground white pepper
• 1 tbsp minced ginger
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 2 tsp Old Bay (optional)
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp Chili Garlic Paste/Sauce
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp Mirin
• 2 tsp Rice Vinegar
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp Chicken Bouillon (optional)
• 2-3 tsp MSG

Molten Honey Garlic Glaze

• 3 tbsp Minced Garlic
• 3 tbsp Unsalted Butter
• 4 tbsp Honey
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1 tsp Rice Vinegar, Apple Cider, or Lemon Juice (acids)
• 2 tsp Granulated Sugar
• 1 tsp Brown Sugar
• 1 tbsp Siracha (or any of your favorite spicy sauces)
• 1 tsp MSG
• Smoked Paprika and/or Chili Flakes (to taste)
• Grated Parmesan (Garnish)

Tips:

• 12 hours MINIMUM for the buttermilk brine! There is no compromise.
• The Molten Honey Garlic Glaze is tuned down a bit from how spicy I made it before. Feel free to add more spices to it!
• “Can I Bake Instead of Grill?”
  • Yes, but it would be better to pan fry than grill

Steps:

Chicken Brine

• Step 1: Whisk all the ingredients (excluding the chicken) together in a large bowl.
• Step 2: Add your chicken pieces until they’re coated. Leave in the refrigerator for 2 hours – overnight

Cooking

• Step 1: Take your chicken out of the marinade and pat it dry. Don’t toss out your brine just yet though.
• Step 2: In a medium skillet or grill, toast the sides of your slider buns and sliced jalapeño peppers.
• Step 3: Fully cook and grill your chicken. Leave a side in a bowl to rest.

Molten Honey Sauce

• Step 1: In a small skillet over medium heat melt butter, and then add minced garlic. Sautee until fragrant.
• Step 2: Afterwards, add in your granulated and brown sugar. Continue to stir until you see a little bit of caramelization.
• Step 3: Turn the heat to low and add in your honey, spicy sauce, and MSG. Continue to stir for about a minute. Afterwards, add in your acid and continue to whisk for around 30 seconds.
• Step 5: Take it off the heat and add in your chili flakes and salt to taste. Continue whisking for a few more seconds, and the sauce is done!

Assembly

This goes in order as shown below from first, to last.

• Bottom Bun
• A little bit of the Molten Honey
• Chicken
• Jalapenos
• Additional Toppings (mayo, lettuce, etc.)
• Top Bun
• Brush the Molten Honey on top
• Garnish with Parmesan Cheese or Green Onions

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Spicy Honey Garlic Chicken Sliders with Parmesan | Molten Fire Sliders Recipe

Each slider is baked on a soft Hawaiian-style bun brushed with garlic-parmesan honey butter, lightly sprinkled with grated parmesan. The chicken is marinated with buttermilk and a special spicy chicken marinate. Pieces of them are sweet-spicy glaze, layered with melted pepper jack cheese and sautéed jalapeños

Prep Time30 min – overnight

Cook Time20 – 30 min

Total Time50 min (excluding marination)

Servings8 sliders

CuisineSliders

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Ingredients

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Buttermilk Brine

• 2 diced Chickens (Breast or thigh)
• 2 cups Buttermilk
• 1/4 cup Spicy Chicken Marinade (anything marinade will do)
• 2 tbsp Kosher Salt
• 1 tbsp garlic powder
• 1 tbsp onion powder
• 1 tbsp ground white pepper
• 1 tbsp minced ginger
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 2 tsp Old Bay (optional)
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp Chili Garlic Paste/Sauce
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp Mirin
• 2 tsp Rice Vinegar
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp Chicken Bouillon (optional)
• 2-3 tsp MSG

Molten Honey Garlic Glaze

• 3 tbsp Minced Garlic
• 3 tbsp Unsalted Butter
• 4 tbsp Honey
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1 tsp Rice Vinegar, Apple Cider, or Lemon Juice (acids)
• 2 tsp Granulated Sugar
• 1 tsp Brown Sugar
• 1 tbsp Siracha (or any of your favorite spicy sauces)
• 1 tsp MSG
• Smoked Paprika and/or Chili Flakes (to taste)
• Grated Parmesan (Garnish)

Instructions

Chicken Brine

1. Whisk all the ingredients (excluding the chicken) together in a large bowl.
2. Add your chicken pieces until they're coated. Leave in the refrigerator for 2 hours – overnight

Cooking

1. Take your chicken out of the marinade and pat it dry. Don't toss out your brine just yet though.
2. In a medium skillet or grill, toast the sides of your slider buns and sliced jalapeño peppers.
3. Fully cook and grill your chicken. Leave a side in a bowl to rest.

Molten Honey Sauce

1. In a small skillet over medium heat melt butter, and then add minced garlic. Sautee until fragrant.
2. Afterwards, add in your granulated and brown sugar. Continue to stir until you see a little bit of caramelization.
3. Turn the heat to low and add in your honey, spicy sauce, and MSG. Continue to stir for about a minute. Afterwards, add in your acid and continue to whisk for around 30 seconds.
4. Take it off the heat and add in your chili flakes and salt to taste. Continue whisking for a few more seconds, and the sauce is done!

Assembly

1. This goes in order as shown below from first, to last.
2. Bottom Bun
3. A little bit of the Molten Honey
4. Chicken
5. Jalapenos
6. Additional Toppings (mayo, lettuce, etc.)
7. Top Bun
8. Brush the Molten Honey on top
9. Garnish with Parmesan Cheese or Green Onions

Notes

• 12 hours MINIMUM for the buttermilk brine! There is no compromise.
• The Molten Honey Garlic Glaze is tuned down a bit from how spicy I made it before. Feel free to add more spices to it!
• "Can I Bake Instead of Grill?"
• *Yes, but it would be better to pan fry than grill

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Nutrition estimate

Calories180 – 250 caloriesper serving

Serving1 molten honey slider

Protein5 – 6 grams

Carbs20 – 21 grams

Fat6 – 8 grams

Calories are an estimate and can change based on brands, serving size, toppings, sauce amount, and oil absorption.

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