Description
Crispy chicken coated in a spicy-sweet sauce, served in soft slider buns for a perfect crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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, ensuring they are well-coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or overnight for best flavor).
- Make the Bang Bang Sauce: In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, lime juice, and garlic powder. Whisk until well blended. Adjust the heat or sweetness according to your taste preference.
- Dredge and Fry the Chicken: In a shallow dish, mix together flour and panko breadcrumbs. Remove the chicken from the marinade, allowing excess buttermilk to drip off, then dredge in the flour mixture. Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet to 350°F (175°C). Fry the chicken 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 a generous amount of Bang Bang sauce on the bottom half of each bun. Top with a piece of crispy chicken, followed by shredded lettuce, red onion, and pickles if desired. Garnish with fresh cilantro, then cover with the top bun.
- Serve: Arrange the sliders on a serving platter and provide extra Bang Bang sauce on the side for dipping.
Notes
Feel free to substitute chicken with crispy tofu or cauliflower for a vegetarian version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Bang Bang Chicken, Sliders, Chicken Sliders, Party Food, Game Day