Description
These Bang Bang Chicken Sliders are an explosion of flavor in every bite! Crispy chicken, coated in a creamy, spicy sauce, all nestled between soft slider buns. Perfect for a game day snack, a party appetizer, or a fun dinner, these sliders are sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into small strips or bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil, for frying
For the Bang Bang Sauce:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce (adjust to your spice preference)
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey (optional for added sweetness)
For the Garnish:
- Shredded lettuce
- Pickles (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: In a bowl, marinate the chicken strips in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes to help tenderize and flavor the meat.
- Coat the chicken: In a separate shallow dish, combine the flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Dredge the marinated chicken pieces in the flour mixture, making sure each piece is fully coated.
- Fry the chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, fry the chicken pieces in batches for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy. Remove the chicken from the oil and place it on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Make the Bang Bang Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, rice vinegar, and honey until smooth and well combined.
- Assemble the sliders: Slice the mini slider buns in half and lightly toast them, if desired. Drizzle some Bang Bang sauce on the bottom half of each bun. Place a crispy chicken piece on top, then drizzle with more sauce. Add shredded lettuce and pickles, if desired, and top with the other half of the bun.
- Serve: Serve these Bang Bang Chicken Sliders immediately for a spicy, crispy treat!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
