Description
These Fried Chicken Sliders are a delicious twist on classic fried chicken, baked to crispy perfection using corn flakes for crunch. Served on soft Hawaiian rolls with shredded lettuce, dill pickle slices, and a spicy sriracha aioli, these sliders make for a perfect appetizer or meal that’s both flavorful and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
Slider Elements
- 8 Hawaiian Rolls (cut in half)
- 1 cup Iceberg Lettuce (shredded)
- Dill Pickle Slices (about 2 per slider)
Chicken Coating
- 4 Chicken Thighs (cut in half)
- 1/3 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 2 cups Corn Flakes (lightly crushed)
- 2 Eggs
- 1/4 cup Sour Cream
- 2 tsp Hot Sauce (Franks Red Hot recommended)
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
Sriracha Aioli
- 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Sriracha
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure it reaches the right temperature for baking crispy chicken.
- Prepare Sriracha Aioli: In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise and sriracha thoroughly. Cover and place in the fridge to chill and allow flavors to meld until assembly.
- Set Up Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Mix Egg Wash and Coating: Whisk together eggs, sour cream, hot sauce, salt, and pepper in one bowl. Place crushed corn flakes in another bowl for coating.
- Coat Chicken: Sprinkle the chicken thighs evenly with all-purpose flour on both sides. Dip each piece into the egg mixture, then press firmly into the crushed corn flakes to fully coat. Place coated chicken pieces onto the prepared baking sheet. Repeat this for all pieces.
- Bake Chicken: Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, carefully flip each piece and bake for another 15 minutes. Ensure the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the juices run clear using a meat thermometer.
- Toast Rolls: While the chicken finishes baking, lightly toast the Hawaiian rolls in a toaster oven or on a skillet until warm and slightly crisp.
- Assemble Sliders: Spread the chilled sriracha aioli on both the top and bottom buns. Layer shredded lettuce on the bottom bun, add the baked fried chicken, and top with dill pickle slices. Place the top bun on and serve immediately for best taste and texture.
Notes
- These sliders are baked, not fried, making them a healthier alternative to traditional fried chicken sliders.
- Using crushed corn flakes gives the chicken a wonderfully crispy crust.
- Sriracha aioli adds a nice spicy kick balanced by the creamy mayonnaise.
- Ensure chicken is fully cooked by checking it with a meat thermometer for safety and juiciness.
- Hawaiian rolls provide a sweet and soft contrast to the spicy, crispy chicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
