Description
These playful and bold Bang Bang Chicken Sliders combine crispy fried chicken with a vibrant sauce, piled high on soft buns for a delightful handheld meal.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (Cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 cup buttermilk (For marinating)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (For dredging)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs (For extra crunch)
- vegetable oil for frying (Enough for deep frying)
For the Bang Bang Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce (Adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
For the Sliders
- 12 mini slider buns (Lightly toasted)
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1/2 cup pickles (optional)
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Marinate the Chicken
- Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, whisk together buttermilk, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Add the chicken pieces and submerge; cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour (up to overnight).
Make the Bang Bang Sauce
- In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, lime juice, and garlic powder.
- Taste and adjust heat or sweetness as desired.
Dredge and Fry the Chicken
- In a shallow dish, mix flour and panko.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade, dredge in the flour mixture, then fry in 350°F (175°C) oil in batches until golden and cooked through, about 3–4 minutes per side; drain on paper towels.
Assemble the Sliders
- Lightly toast the slider buns.
- Spread Bang Bang sauce on the bottom buns, top with fried chicken, shredded lettuce, red onion, and optional pickles.
- Garnish with cilantro and cap with the top bun.
Serve
- Transfer sliders to a serving platter and serve with extra Bang Bang sauce for dipping.
Notes
For a lighter version, bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20–25 minutes, flipping once; or grill the chicken. Adjust spice level by varying the sriracha, and consider a crispy tofu or cauliflower substitute for a vegetarian option.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Cuisine: American