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Bang Bang Chicken Sliders

Crispy, sweet-spicy handheld sliders perfect for gatherings, featuring crunchy panko chicken and creamy bang bang sauce.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Party 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
  • 12 pieces mini slider buns
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
  • 1/2 cup pickles (optional)
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)

Method
 

Marinating 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 submerge: cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour (up to overnight).
Making 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 heat or sweetness as desired.
Dredging and Frying the Chicken
  1. In a shallow dish, mix flour and panko.
  2. Remove the chicken from the marinade, dredge in the flour mixture, then fry in 350°F (175°C) oil in batches until golden and cooked through, about 3–4 minutes per side; drain on paper towels.
Assembling the Sliders
  1. Lightly toast the slider buns.
  2. Spread Bang Bang sauce on the bottom buns, top with fried chicken, shredded lettuce, red onion, and pickles if desired.
  3. Garnish with cilantro and cap with the top bun.
Serving
  1. Transfer sliders to a serving platter and serve with extra Bang Bang sauce for dipping.

Notes

Store leftover chicken and sauce separately for best texture. Keep cooked chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Store the bang bang sauce in a sealed jar for up to 5 days.