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Crispy Nashville Hot Chicken Mac Sliders

Spicy crispy Nashville hot chicken sliders loaded with creamy mac and cheese on buttery buns.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 sliders
Course: Dinner, Party Food
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 1.5 lbs chicken tenders
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper
Mac and Cheese
  • 2 cups elbow macaroni
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
  • 2 cups milk
Assembly
  • 12 slider buns
  • 12 pickle slices

Equipment

  • Deep skillet
  • Mixing bowls
  • Saucepan
  • Wire rack

Method
 

  1. Marinate chicken in buttermilk for at least 1 hour.
  2. Dredge chicken in seasoned flour mixture.
  3. Fry chicken until crispy and cooked through.
  4. Prepare Nashville hot sauce and brush over chicken.
  5. Cook macaroni and prepare cheese sauce.
  6. Combine macaroni with cheese sauce.
  7. Toast slider buns lightly.
  8. Assemble sliders with mac and cheese, chicken, and pickles.

Notes

Adjust cayenne pepper for preferred spice level.