Description
Spicy and zesty bang bang chicken sliders deliver a flavor explosion that dances across your palate with irresistible charm. Southern comfort meets Asian-inspired heat, creating an unforgettable bite-sized experience you won’t be able to resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, thinly sliced
Coating Ingredients:
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Frying Ingredient:
- 2–3 cups vegetable oil
Bang Bang Sauce Ingredients:
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons sriracha
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
Slider Components:
- 12 slider buns
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 0.5 cup thinly sliced red cabbage
- 0.25 cup chopped scallions
- Pickle slices
- Sriracha or hot sauce
Instructions
- Transform chicken breasts into bite-sized portions suitable for sliders, ensuring uniform sizing for consistent cooking and seasoning thoroughly with salt and pepper.
- Create a three-stage coating process: dust chicken pieces with seasoned flour, dredge through whisked eggs, then thoroughly coat with panko and cornstarch mixture for maximum crispiness.
- Heat oil to 350°F in a deep skillet or fryer, carefully frying chicken pieces until achieving a golden-brown exterior and internal temperature reaches 165°F, approximately 3-4 minutes per batch.
- Craft signature bang bang sauce by whisking mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha until smooth and well-incorporated, creating a creamy, spicy condiment.
- Lightly toast slider buns on a griddle or skillet until edges become golden and crisp, developing a subtle crunch and enhanced flavor profile.
- Construct sliders by placing crispy chicken pieces on bottom bun, generously drizzling bang bang sauce, then topping with prepared slaw mix for added texture and freshness.
- Garnish with optional toppings like green onions or sesame seeds, and serve immediately while chicken remains hot and crispy.
Notes
- Crisp up chicken by ensuring oil is at the right temperature, around 350-375°F, for perfect golden-brown exterior without burning.
- Control spice levels in bang bang sauce by adjusting sriracha quantity, making it kid-friendly or extra hot based on preference.
- Create gluten-free version by substituting panko with gluten-free breadcrumbs or crushed rice crackers for same crunchy texture.
- Prepare chicken pieces uniform in size to guarantee even cooking and consistent crispiness across all sliders.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 19 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg