Description

Bang Bang Chicken Sliders blend crispy, juicy fried chicken with a creamy, spicy Bang Bang sauce served on mini slider buns. This flavorful recipe is perfect for parties, game days, or a fun family dinner, featuring tender chicken marinated and breaded, fried to golden perfection, and topped with fresh veggies and optional pickles and cilantro.

Ingredients

Scale

For the Chicken:

2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
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

Marinate the Chicken: Cut the chicken breasts into small, bite-sized pieces. In a large bowl, combine buttermilk, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken pieces, ensuring they are fully submerged. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to overnight to tenderize and flavor the chicken.
Prepare the Bang Bang Sauce: In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, lime juice, and garlic powder. Mix until smooth. Adjust seasoning by adding more sriracha for heat or honey for sweetness. Set aside.
Fry the Chicken: In a shallow dish, mix flour and panko breadcrumbs. Remove chicken from marinade, letting excess drip off, then dredge each piece in flour mixture for an even coating. Heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet to 350°F (175°C). Fry chicken in batches for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
Assemble the Sliders: Lightly toast slider buns. Spread Bang Bang sauce on the bottom half of each bun, add fried chicken pieces, top with shredded lettuce, red onion slices, pickles if using, and garnish with cilantro. Place top bun half over the fillings.
Serve: Arrange sliders on a platter and serve immediately with extra Bang Bang sauce on the side for dipping. Best enjoyed fresh and hot.

Notes

For a healthier option, bake coated chicken at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway.
Grill marinated chicken instead of frying for a smoky flavor.
Adjust sriracha in the sauce to control spiciness.
Add Dijon mustard to the sauce for extra tang.
Substitute chicken with fried tofu or cauliflower for a vegetarian version.
Keep Bang Bang sauce at room temperature before serving to prevent cooling the sliders.
Keep fried chicken warm in a 325°F oven for up to an hour if making ahead.

Prep Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Frying
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Bang Bang Chicken Sliders, fried chicken sliders, spicy chicken sliders, party appetizers, game day food