Honey Mustard Fried Chicken Sliders

makes 6

recipe adapted from Easy Gourmet: Awesome Recipes Anyone Can Cook

for the chicken coating:

• 1 cup all purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

for the buttermilk coating:

• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper

for the fried chicken:

• 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into six even pieces
• grape seed oil for pan

for the sliders:

• 6 brioche slider buns
• 6 tablespoons brown mustard
• 3-4 tablespoons honey
• handful of arugula
• 6 slices heirloom tomato
• 12 sliced pickles
• 6 slices aged white cheddar

In a shallow bowl, mix together the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt and pepper. In a separate bowl, mix together the buttermilk, salt and pepper. Dip the chicken breast pieces into the flour mix, then buttermilk, then flour again. Rest the coated pieces on a plate while your oil is heating up.

Pour 1/2 inch of oil into a large heavy skilled and heat the oil over medium heat until temperature reaches 350F.

Fry the chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 3-5 minutes per side. Remove from the oil and drain on a rack.

Toast the buns. Spread a tablespoon of mustard on the bottom of each bun and drizzle honey on the top buns. Place arugula on top of mustard, followed by a sliced tomato and pickles. Top with fried chicken, and a slice of cheese. Top each sandwich with the top bun and enjoy immediately.