These Pickle-Brined Crispy Chicken Slider Bites feature tender, flavorful chicken marinated in dill brine and fried to golden perfection. Perfect for sliders, snacks, or parties.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients
1½ lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 cup dill pickle juice
1 cup buttermilk
1½ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup cornstarch
2 tsp paprika
1½ tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
½ tsp cayenne pepper
1½ tsp kosher salt
1 tsp black pepper
2 large eggs, beaten
Neutral oil for frying
12 soft slider buns
Pickle slices (optional)
Favorite sauce (optional)
Instructions
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Cut chicken into slider-sized portions.
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In a bowl, combine pickle juice and buttermilk. Add chicken and marinate for 4 hours or overnight.
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Mix flour, cornstarch, and spices in one bowl. Beat eggs in another.
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Remove chicken from marinade and pat dry. Dip in egg, then dredge in flour mix.
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Let coated chicken rest for 10–15 minutes.
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Heat oil to 350°F in a deep skillet. Fry chicken in batches, 3–4 minutes per side.
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Drain on a wire rack.
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Toast buns if desired.
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Assemble sliders with chicken, pickles, and sauce.