Description
Delicious Bang Bang Chicken Sliders featuring crispy fried chicken pieces coated in a flavorful marinade and coated with a crunchy flour and panko crust. Slathered with a spicy-sweet Bang Bang sauce and topped with fresh lettuce, onions, pickles, and cilantro, these mini sandwiches are perfect for parties or casual meals.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Marinade
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Coating
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Vegetable oil for frying
Bang Bang Sauce
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Slider Assembly
- 12 mini slider buns
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- ½ cup thinly sliced red onion
- ½ cup pickles (optional)
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces. In a large bowl, combine buttermilk, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken pieces to the marinade and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for more flavor.
- Prepare the Bang Bang Sauce: In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha sauce, honey, lime juice, and garlic powder together until smooth. Set aside.
- Prepare Coating Mixture: In a shallow dish, combine the all-purpose flour and panko breadcrumbs evenly.
- Fry the Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken pieces from the marinade, dredge each piece thoroughly in the flour and panko mixture to coat well, then carefully place in the hot oil. Fry chicken pieces until they are golden brown and crispy, about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Remove and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Assemble the Sliders: Spread the prepared Bang Bang sauce on both the top and bottom of each mini slider bun. Place a fried chicken piece on each bottom bun, then top with shredded lettuce, sliced red onion, pickles if using, and fresh cilantro if desired. Close with the top bun and serve immediately.
Notes
- For best results, marinate the chicken overnight to maximize flavor and tenderness.
- If you prefer less heat, adjust the amount of sriracha sauce in the Bang Bang sauce to taste.
- Ensure the oil temperature is medium-high to prevent chicken from absorbing too much oil and becoming greasy.
- Use fresh buns and toppings for the best texture contrast with the crispy chicken.
- Pickles and cilantro are optional but add a nice tang and freshness to the sliders.
