Description
These Bang Bang Chicken Sliders are packed with crispy, flavorful chicken and topped with a tangy, spicy sauce. Perfect for game day, parties, or a delicious weeknight meal, these sliders are a crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
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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 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
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Prepare the Chicken:
- In a bowl, combine the buttermilk, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken breasts, ensuring they are fully submerged. Marinate for at least 30 minutes (or overnight for best results).
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Dredge the Chicken:
- In a separate shallow dish, combine the flour and panko breadcrumbs. Dredge each chicken breast in the flour mixture, pressing gently to ensure an even coating.
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Fry the Chicken:
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken breasts in batches until golden brown and cooked through (about 6-8 minutes per side). Remove from the oil and drain on paper towels.
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Make the Bang Bang Sauce:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha sauce, honey, lime juice, and garlic powder until smooth.
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Assemble the Sliders:
- Slice the fried chicken breasts into smaller pieces that will fit on the mini slider buns.
- Spread a generous amount of Bang Bang sauce on the bottom of each bun. Top with a piece of chicken, shredded lettuce, sliced red onion, pickles (optional), and cilantro (optional).
- Place the top of the bun on each slider and serve.
Notes
- You can bake the chicken breasts instead of frying them for a lighter version.
- Adjust the spiciness of the Bang Bang sauce by adding more or less sriracha.
- These sliders can be served with fries, chips, or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes (excluding marinating time)
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer / Main Dish
- Method: Frying / Baking (optional for lighter version)
- Cuisine: American (with an Asian twist)