More Meal Ideas Mini Foods Main Dishes Slider Recipes Mini Hot Chicken and Waffle Sliders Be the first to rate & review! 2 Photos If you like hot chicken, you'll love these mini sliders. The waffles are slightly sweet and pair perfectly with the salty chicken and spicy sauce. Dill pickles and slaw add tang and crunch, delivering the perfect bite. They're easy to make and I promise, they'll be the hit of the party! A fun addition to a brunch menu, and great for a football party alongside an ice cold beer. By Nicole McLaughlin Nicole McLaughlin Nicole McLaughlin produces the educational and entertaining food series from Allrecipes; You Can Cook That. She is known for her relatability with the home-cook audience. With over 20 years in the culinary world, she is able to effectively deliver a bounty of knowledge, with a side of sarcastic wit. Allrecipes' editorial guidelines Updated on July 7, 2023 Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Total Time: 35 mins Servings: 10 Yield: 20 mini sliders Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients cooking spray 1 (16 ounce) package frozen chicken nuggets ¼ cup butter 2 tablespoons maple syrup 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 tablespoon ground paprika 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon ground black pepper 1 tablespoon water, or more if needed 1 (11 ounce) package mini waffles (such as Kellogg's® Eggo®) 1 cup prepared slaw 20 small dill pickle slices Directions Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray. Place 20 chicken nuggets in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Reserve any remaining nuggets for another use. Bake nuggets in the preheated oven for 6 minutes. Flip and bake until crispy, 5 to 7 minutes more. Meanwhile, prepare sauce: Heat butter, maple syrup, canola oil, brown sugar, paprika, cayenne, kosher salt, garlic powder, and black pepper in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until smooth and well combined, 3 to 5 minutes. If sauce thickens too much, reduce heat to low and whisk in 1 to 2 tablespoons water. Keep warm. As the sauce is cooking, toast waffles, then separate each one into 4 mini waffles. Assemble sliders: Place a chicken nugget on top of a waffle and top with 1 heaping teaspoon slaw. Drizzle with 1 teaspoon sauce, top with a pickle slice, and place a second waffle on top. Secure slider with a toothpick or skewer, if desired. Repeat to make remaining sliders. Serve with extra sauce. Cook's Notes: Good quality chicken nuggets consisting of large bites of real (not processed or pureed) chicken breast meat are best for this. You could also cut large chicken strips or pick up some hot prepared nuggets from your favorite take-out spot. The sauce tends to thicken as it sits. It may need reheating plus a small amount of water stirred in to loosen it back up. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 309 Calories 17g Fat 29g Carbs 10g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 10 Calories 309 % Daily Value * Total Fat 17g 22% Saturated Fat 6g 31% Cholesterol 44mg 15% Sodium 1617mg 70% Total Carbohydrate 29g 11% Dietary Fiber 2g 8% Total Sugars 6g Protein 10g 21% Vitamin C 5mg 5% Calcium 121mg 9% Iron 3mg 17% Potassium 287mg 6% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.