Description

These Bang Bang Chicken Sliders feature juicy, crispy chicken topped with a creamy, spicy homemade sauce, all tucked into soft slider buns. Perfect for easy dinners, parties, or family gatherings, they’re a crowd-pleasing, hand-held meal everyone will love.

Ingredients

Scale

1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into slider-sized pieces (about 2 inches wide)
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, beaten
Oil for frying (vegetable, canola, or avocado oil)
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
1 tablespoon Sriracha or hot sauce
1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
1 teaspoon rice vinegar
Pinch of salt
12 slider buns (brioche or potato buns recommended)
2 cups shredded lettuce or coleslaw mix
Thinly sliced cucumbers or pickles (optional)
Chopped cilantro or green onions (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine chicken pieces with buttermilk, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat, cover, and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes (up to 2 hours).
Set up three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko breadcrumbs.
Remove chicken from marinade, letting excess drip off. Dredge each piece in flour, dip in egg, then coat in panko, pressing gently to adhere.
Heat about 1/2 inch of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat to 350°F. Fry chicken in batches, 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp 165°F). Transfer to a wire rack or paper towel-lined plate to drain.
In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, honey, rice vinegar, and a pinch of salt until smooth. Adjust heat or sweetness to taste.
Lightly toast slider buns if desired. Place shredded lettuce or coleslaw mix on the bottom half of each bun, add a piece of crispy chicken, drizzle with Bang Bang sauce, and top with cucumbers/pickles and cilantro/green onions if using. Cap with the top bun.
Serve immediately while hot and crispy.

Notes

For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free flour and panko. For dairy-free, substitute buttermilk with almond milk plus lemon juice. Air fryer method: bread chicken as usual and air fry at 400°F for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway. Sauce can be made ahead and stored in the fridge. Assemble sliders just before serving for best crispiness.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian Fusion

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slider
Calories: 280
Sugar: 5
Sodium: 480
Fat: 11
Saturated Fat: 2
Carbohydrates: 26
Fiber: 2
Protein: 18

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