Description
These Bang Bang Chicken Sliders are the perfect balance of crispy, tender chicken and a spicy, sweet sauce, all sandwiched in a soft, mini bun. With a creamy bang bang sauce, crunchy lettuce, and a little kick of sriracha, these sliders make for an irresistible appetizer or main dish.
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
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Vegetable oil for 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
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1/2 cup pickles (optional)
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
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Prepare the Chicken:
- Slice the chicken breasts into small pieces suitable for slider-sized portions.
- In a bowl, combine the buttermilk, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken pieces to the buttermilk mixture and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
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Prepare the Breading:
- In a shallow dish, combine the flour and panko breadcrumbs.
- Once the chicken has marinated, dredge each piece in the flour-breadcrumb mixture, ensuring it’s fully coated.
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Fry the Chicken:
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the breaded chicken in batches for about 4-5 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove 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 until smooth.
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Assemble the Sliders:
- Lightly toast the slider buns.
- Spread a generous amount of the bang bang sauce on the bottom of each bun.
- Place a piece of fried chicken on each bun, followed by shredded lettuce, red onion, and pickles (if using).
- Top with fresh cilantro for garnish and place the top bun on.
Notes
- You can adjust the level of spiciness by adding more or less sriracha to the bang bang sauce.
- For a healthier option, try baking the chicken instead of frying it.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American