In a small saucepan, bring sauce ingredients to a slight boil. Remove from heat and let cool completely
Cut chicken thighs in half
In a large bowl or ziplock bag add chicken pieces, hot honey sauce, buttermilk, and seasoning. Mix until everything is thoroughly combined and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.
Toast slider buns with butter and prepare a large dutch oven with 2 inches of frying oil.
Mix together ingredients for seasoned flour.
Take chicken pieces, being careful to shake off excessive buttermilk, dredge in flour, and drop in heated oil until cooked through, crispy, and golden brown. Drain on paper towel lined tray
Toss while hot in remaining sauce, and build sliders with ranch and pickles