Creating Nashville Hot Honey Chicken Slider Sandwiches is a fun and rewarding process. Follow these simple steps to make your sliders:

1. Marinate Chicken: In a bowl, add the boneless chicken thighs and pour buttermilk over them. Let them marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes (or up to overnight for deeper flavor).
2. Prepare Coating: In a separate bowl, combine flour, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to create the seasoning blend.
3. Heat Oil: In a large skillet, heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
4. Coat Chicken: Remove chicken from the buttermilk and let excess liquid drip off. Dredge each piece in the flour mixture, ensuring it is well-coated.
5. Fry Chicken: Carefully add the coated chicken thighs to the hot oil. Fry for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
6. Drain Chicken: Once cooked, transfer the chicken to a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
7. Prepare Honey Sauce: In a small bowl, mix the honey with a pinch of cayenne pepper (adjust based on your spice preference) to create the hot honey sauce.
8. Assemble Sliders: Slice the slider buns in half. Place a piece of fried chicken on the bottom half of each bun, drizzle generously with hot honey, and add pickles and jalapeños if desired.
9. Serve: Place the top half of the bun on each slider and serve immediately while hot.