Chicken and Waffle Sliders with Spicy Maple Glaze | Chopped

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into slider-sized pieces
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 tablespoon hot sauce
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 3 cups vegetable oil, for frying
• 12 frozen mini waffles
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 12 small dill pickle slices