FORKD CHICKEN SLIDERS

‘Fried Chicken,’ said Thomas Edison, ‘is one percent inspiration, ninety-nine percent crisperation.’ Yeah, he did. And the inspiration behind my Forkd Chicken Sliders pays an homage to my first job as a fry-cook at Popeye’s. Now, of course, I’m not going to divulge recipe secrets—it all came in neon red colored packets, anyway—I will, however, tell you that the crisperation comes from eggs in the marinade and double dredging. Take with that as you will.

PREP/COOK TIME: 1 Hour 45 Minutes
Makes 12 Sliders

INGREDIENTS

1 Lbs – Thin Sliced, Boneless, Skinless, Chicken Breast; Cut in Thirds

1 Tbs – Cayenne Pepper

2 Tsp – Paprika

1 Tbs - Tampico Hot Sauce

1 Tsp – Kosher Salt

½ Tsp – Coarse Black Pepper

2 Tsp – Onion Powder

2 Tbs – Finely Grated Garlic

2 ½ Cups – Buttermilk

2 Large – Eggs

1 ½ Cups – All Purpose Flour

1 Cup – Vegetable Oil

1 Package (12 Count) – King's Hawaiian® Original Sweet Rolls

½ Cup – Mayonnaise

1 Tsp – Worcestershire Sauce

1 (16 Oz) Jar – Bread and Butter Pickle Chips

THE NITTY GRITTY

In a large bowl, combine chicken, spices, seasonings, 1 Tbs garlic, eggs and buttermilk. Marinate chicken, covered with cling-film, in the fridge for an hour. In another bowl, add flour. Lightly dredge chicken from buttermilk mixture to flour; alternating twice. In a large skillet, or non-stick pan, heat oil at medium high. Fry chicken in batches; do NOT overcrowd. Place about 4 pieces in hot oil; fry for about 3 – 4 minutes each side, or till golden. (NOTE: If chicken appears to be frying too fast, reduce heat to medium.) Transfer to a baking sheet with a wired rack and paper towel underneath to catch oily excess; keep warm in a 250° F oven to fry next batch.

FOR SANDWICH – In medium bowl, whisk together mayo, 1 Tbs garlic and Worcestershire sauce till blended and smooth. Cut rolls lengthwise before splitting. Add a generous dollop of garlic mayo on the bottom-half of each roll, followed by two pickles and a piece of warm fried chicken. Crown each slider with a sweet roll top; serve and enjoy.

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JANUARY 30, 2020