Crispy, juicy chicken bites marinated in tangy pickle juice and fried to golden perfection, then served on soft slider buns with your favorite toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Ingredients
1½ lbs boneless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 cup dill pickle juice
1 cup buttermilk
1½ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup cornstarch
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp paprika
½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
Vegetable oil, for frying
12 slider buns
Pickles, coleslaw, or sauces, for serving
Instructions
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In a large bowl, combine pickle juice and buttermilk. Add chicken and marinate in the fridge for 4–24 hours.
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In a shallow dish, whisk together flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
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Remove chicken from marinade and dredge in the flour mixture, pressing to coat well. Let rest 10–15 minutes.
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Heat oil in a heavy skillet to 350°F.
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Fry chicken in batches, 3–4 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through.
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Drain on a wire rack and sprinkle with salt.
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Assemble sliders with buns, fried chicken, and desired toppings. Serve hot.