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Fried Chicken Sliders with Maple Aioli

These fried chicken sliders with maple aioli are absolutely next level! Crispy juicy fried chicken tucked into soft buns and drizzled with the most addictive sweet and savory maple aioli. One bite and you will completely understand the obsession.
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 40 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless chicken thighs
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 1 cup pickle brine
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 10 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 package slider brioche buns
  • 1/2 cup mayo
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 cup sliced pickles

Instructions

  • 1. In a large bowl, mix together buttermilk, pickle brine and chicken thighs. Cover with seran wrap and let sit in the fridge for 1 hour.
    2. Meanwhile, whisk together flour, spices and salt & pepper in a large bowl.
    3. Add vegetable oil to a cast iron skillet on high temperature. If using a thermometer, the heat should read 350F degrees, if not, add a little flour to the oil to see if it sizzles).
    4. Coat the buttermilk chicken thighs into the flour mixture. Make sure it is very well coated. Shake off excess flour.
    5. Carefully Add chicken to the cast iron skillet and make sure that you add the chicken away from you to the skillet. Cook for about 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Set on a wire rack to cool. Top with flakey salt.
    6. Cut brioche buns and add 1 tsp of mayo to each side. Place on a heated pan for 1-2 minutes until toasted. For maple aioli, add mayo and maple syrup to a bowl and mix together. Add 1 tsp of aioli to each bun. Top with fried chicken and a few sliced pickles. Serve and enjoy!