Description
These Bang Bang Chicken Sliders are packed with crispy chicken, a creamy spicy-sweet sauce, and all the toppings you love. Perfect for a party, game day, or a delicious weeknight dinner, these sliders are guaranteed to be a hit with everyone!
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Vegetable oil for frying
For the Bang Bang Sauce:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ 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
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- ½ cup thinly sliced red onion
- ½ cup pickles (optional)
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
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Prepare the chicken:
- Slice the chicken breasts into smaller pieces to fit the slider buns, or leave them whole for larger patties.
- In a bowl, combine the buttermilk, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken to the buttermilk mixture and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes, or overnight for best results.
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Coat the chicken:
- In a separate shallow bowl, combine the flour and panko breadcrumbs.
- Once the chicken has marinated, dredge each piece in the flour and breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to ensure the coating sticks.
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Fry the chicken:
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or deep fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Fry the coated chicken in batches, cooking for about 4-5 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy. Remove from the oil and drain on paper towels.
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Make the Bang Bang sauce:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha sauce, honey, lime juice, and garlic powder. Adjust the sriracha to your preferred spice level.
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Assemble the sliders:
- Toast the mini slider buns lightly if desired.
- Spread a generous amount of Bang Bang sauce on the bottom half of each bun.
- Place a piece of fried chicken on top of the sauce.
- Add shredded lettuce, sliced red onion, and pickles (if using) on top of the chicken.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and place the top bun on.
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Serve:
- Serve immediately with extra Bang Bang sauce on the side for dipping!
Notes
- For a healthier version, you can bake the chicken instead of frying it.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of sriracha in the Bang Bang sauce depending on your spice preference.
- These sliders can be served as a party appetizer or a fun dinner option. You can also prepare the chicken in advance and assemble the sliders just before serving.
- Prep Time: American, Fusion
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American, Fusion
Keywords: Bang Bang Chicken, chicken sliders, spicy chicken sliders, slider recipe, party sliders, crispy chicken, sriracha chicken sliders