Creating delicious Hot Honey Chicken Sliders is easy if you follow these clear steps:

1. Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine the chicken thighs with buttermilk. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight for more flavor.
2. Prepare the Breading: In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
3. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
4. Coat the Chicken: Remove the chicken from the buttermilk, allowing the excess to drip off. Dredge each piece in the flour mixture, coating evenly.
5. Bake the Chicken: Place the coated chicken on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
6. Prepare the Hot Honey: While the chicken is baking, heat the hot honey in a small saucepan over low heat. If you like, you can add extra cayenne or hot sauce to boost the heat.
7. Assemble the Sliders: Slice the slider buns in half. Place a piece of baked chicken on the bottom half of each bun. Drizzle generously with hot honey.
8. Add Toppings: If desired, add pickles, coleslaw, or sliced jalapeños on top of the chicken.
9. Complete the Sliders: Place the top half of the bun on each slider.
10. Serve: You can serve the sliders immediately or keep them warm in the oven until ready to enjoy.