Jamaican Barb Fried Chicken Sliders
Our Jamaican Barb Fried Chicken Sliders are the ultimate bite-sized comfort food with a Caribbean twist. Juicy chicken thighs are marinated in buttermilk and hot sauce, coated in a seasoned flour mix with thyme and pimento, then fried until perfectly crispy. They’re stacked on soft slider buns with Jamaican slaw and drizzled in a sweet, spicy, tangy Barb sauce made with Scotch bonnet peppers, honey, and allspice.Perfect for parties, game day, or family dinners, these sliders are a fusion of Jamaican boldness and finger-licking good fried chicken. Every bite is crunchy, juicy, spicy, and sweet — everything you love about Jamaican flavors in slider form.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs (juicy and flavorful, perfect for frying)
- 2 cups buttermilk (tenderizes the chicken and keeps it juicy)
- 2 cups flour (the base for that crispy coating)
- ½ cup cornstarch (extra crunch factor)
- 1 tbsp paprika (adds color and flavor)
- 1 tbsp adobo
- 1 tbsp garlic powder (savory depth)
- 1 tbsp onion powder (rounds out the seasoning)
- 1 tbsp complete (optional, for more fire)
- Salt & black pepper (to balance flavors)
- Oil for frying (vegetable or peanut oil works best)
Season Flour
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tbsp complete seasoning
- 1 tbsp adobo
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp black pepper
Season Oil
- 1 scotch bonnet
- 5-7 pimento berries whole allspice
- 1 spring thyme
- 2 cloves garlic cloves
For the Jamaican Barb Sauce
- ½ cup ketchup (base of the sauce)
- 2 tbsp brown sugar (sweetness and depth)
- 2 tbsp honey (sticky and rich)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce (umami kick)
- 1 tbsp vinegar (tangy balance)
- 1 tsp allspice (ties it back to Jamaica)
- 1 tsp garlic powder (savory note)
- ½ tsp ginger powder (warmth)
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
For Assembly
- Slider buns (Hawaiian rolls work beautifully)
- Plantain for a sweet balance
Instructions
Step 1: Marinate the Chicken
- Mix buttermilk and seasonings. Add chicken thighs and rub it all over, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (overnight gives the best flavor). This step makes the chicken juicy and tender.
Step 2: Make the Jamaican Barb Sauce
- In a saucepan, combine all sauce ingredients. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 5–7 minutes until thickened. Taste and adjust sweetness, tang, or spice to your liking. Set aside.
Step 3: Prepare the Seasoned Coating
- In a large bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, adobo, complete salt, and pepper.
Step 4: Coat the Chicken
- Remove chicken from the buttermilk marinade. Dredge each piece in the seasoned flour mix, dip back in buttermilk, then dredge again in flour for a double-crunch coating.
Step 5: Season Oil & Fry the Chicken
- To a pot, add oil, garlic, pimento, scotch bonnet, and thyme. Heat oil to 350°F
- When the oil is hot, remove garlic, pimento, and thyme from the pot.
- Fry chicken pieces until golden brown and fully cooked (about 6–8 minutes depending on thickness). Place on paper towels to drain.
- Dip chicken in sauce.
Step 6: Assemble the Sliders
- Lightly toast your slider buns.
- Add a crispy chicken thigh piece.
- Top with plantains.
- Place bun tops on and serve hot.
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Final Thoughts
Our Jamaican Barb Fried Chicken Sliders are more than just a recipe — they’re a celebration of flavor, culture, and creativity. They take the best of fried chicken, mix it with Jamaican spices, and add a sauce that will have everyone licking their fingers.
Whether you’re hosting a party, celebrating with family, or just craving something different for dinner, these sliders will hit the spot every time.
From our kitchen to yours, enjoy and taste the island in every bite. 🇯🇲
Nutrition
Calories: 747kcalCarbohydrates: 103gProtein: 27gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 124mgSodium: 2663mgPotassium: 730mgFiber: 4gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 2380IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 296mgIron: 6mg
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