Save Buttery, flaky biscuits filled with crispy hot chicken, tangy pickles, and drizzled with sweet-spicy honey for a Southern-inspired slider thats perfect for brunch or parties.
I first made these Nashville Hot Honey Biscuit Sliders for a weekend gathering, and they quickly became the star of the table. The combination of tender biscuits and fiery chicken with the cooling pickle was so irresistible that everyone asked for seconds.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour: 2 cups, for biscuit dough
- Baking powder: 1 tbsp, to help biscuits rise
- Baking soda: 1/2 tsp, for biscuit texture
- Salt: 1 tsp, in biscuits and chicken coating
- Granulated sugar: 1 tbsp, light sweetness for biscuits
- Cold unsalted butter, cubed: 1/2 cup (1 stick), ensures flaky layers
- Cold buttermilk: 3/4 cup, plus more for brushing biscuits
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts: 2, cut into 8 slider-sized pieces
- Buttermilk (chicken marinade): 1 cup, for tenderizing chicken
- Hot sauce: 1 tsp for marinade & 1 1/2 tbsp for honey
- All-purpose flour (chicken coating): 1 1/4 cups, for crispiness
- Black pepper: 1 tsp, for seasoning chicken flour
- Smoked paprika: 1 tsp for chicken, 1/4 tsp for honey
- Cayenne pepper: 1/2 tsp for chicken, 1/2 tsp for honey
- Vegetable oil: For frying chicken pieces
- Honey: 1/3 cup, sweet base for hot honey
- Pinch of salt: For hot honey balance
- Dill pickle chips: 8, for tangy contrast
- Melted unsalted butter: 2 tbsp, for brushing hot biscuits
Instructions
- Prepare the Biscuits:
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking tray with parchment. Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar in a large bowl. Cut in cold butter until mixture becomes coarse crumbs. Add buttermilk and gently mix to combine. Turn dough onto floured surface and pat to 1-inch thick. Fold once, pat again, and cut out 8 rounds (2.5–3 inches). Place on tray, brush tops with buttermilk, bake 13–15 minutes or until golden. Brush hot biscuits with melted butter.
- Marinate the Chicken:
- Combine buttermilk and hot sauce in a bowl. Add chicken pieces and marinate at least 20 minutes (up to overnight).
- Fry the Chicken:
- Heat vegetable oil (about 1 inch) in skillet to 350°F (175°C). Mix flour, salt, pepper, paprika, and cayenne in a shallow dish. Remove chicken from marinade, dredge in seasoned flour, and shake off excess. Fry chicken in batches, 3–4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
- Prepare Hot Honey:
- Warm honey, hot sauce, cayenne, paprika, and a pinch of salt together in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring until just combined.
- Assemble Sliders:
- Split each biscuit. Place chicken on bottom half, top with pickle chip, drizzle with hot honey, then cap with top of biscuit. Serve immediately.
Save When my family first tried these sliders, my kids loved drizzling extra hot honey and making their own mini sandwiches. It was a fun, messy treat that brought lots of smiles around our table.
Required Tools
Youll need mixing bowls, a pastry cutter or fork, baking tray, rolling pin (optional), skillet or deep pan for frying, shallow dish, saucepan, tongs, and paper towels.
Allergen Information
This recipe contains wheat (gluten), milk (dairy), and honey. If using store-bought biscuits, they may include egg. Always check labels for cross-contamination risks from nuts or soy.
Nutritional Information
Each slider is about 380 calories with 18 g fat, 40 g carbs, and 13 g protein.
Save Serve these sliders immediately for the best texture and taste. Enjoy them with a cold iced tea or a refreshing lager for a true Southern feast.
Recipe Guide
- → What makes the chicken spicy?
The chicken is marinated with hot sauce and coated in flour mixed with cayenne, smoked paprika, and black pepper, delivering heat and flavor.
- → How do I get biscuits flaky?
Use cold butter, minimal mixing, and a gentle fold before cutting out rounds. Bake until golden and brush hot biscuits with melted butter.
- → Can I make these ahead?
The biscuits and hot honey can be made in advance. Fry chicken just before serving for the crispiest texture.
- → Is there a vegetarian alternative?
Substitute fried mushrooms or firm tofu for chicken, marinate and coat as you would poultry for a similar taste and texture profile.
- → What pairs well with these sliders?
Serve with crisp lager, sweet iced tea, or add spicy mayo and coleslaw for more flavor contrast and freshness.
- → Are these suitable for parties?
Absolutely; their hand-held size and bold flavors make them ideal for brunch spreads or festive gatherings with friends.