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Bang Bang Chicken Sliders

Enjoy the bold flavors of crispy chicken coated in a zesty Bang Bang sauce, served in mini slider buns, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12 sliders
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort food
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

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
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
  • 1/2 cup pickles optional
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish optional

Method
 

Marinate the Chicken
  1. Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together buttermilk, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Add the chicken pieces and make sure they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to overnight.
Make the Bang Bang Sauce
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, lime juice, and garlic powder.
  2. Taste and adjust the heat or sweetness if needed.
Dredge and Fry the Chicken
  1. In a shallow dish, mix flour and panko.
  2. Take the chicken out of the marinade and dredge it in the flour mixture.
  3. Fry the chicken in batches in oil heated to 350°F (175°C) until golden and cooked through, about 3–4 minutes per side.
  4. Drain on paper towels.
Assemble the Sliders
  1. Lightly toast the slider buns.
  2. Spread Bang Bang sauce on the bottom buns, place a piece of fried chicken on top.
  3. Add shredded lettuce, red onion, and pickles if you like.
  4. Garnish with cilantro and cap with the top bun.
Serve
  1. Place the sliders on a serving platter and serve with extra Bang Bang sauce on the side for dipping.

Notes

For a lighter version, bake the chicken at 400°F (200°C) for 20–25 minutes, flipping once, or grill it. You can adjust the spice level by using more or less sriracha. For a vegetarian option, swap in crispy tofu or cauliflower. Adding a bit of Dijon mustard to the sauce will give it an extra tangy flavor.