Description
Bang Bang Chicken Sliders are a delightful fusion of crispy fried chicken coated in a flavorful, spicy-sweet sauce, served on mini slider buns with fresh lettuce and pickles. This recipe offers a crispy, juicy chicken bite combined with the creamy, tangy Bang Bang sauce, perfect for appetizers, snacks, or a fun meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Breading
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Vegetable oil, for frying (about ½ inch in skillet)
Sauce and Garnishes
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha (adjust to taste)
- Slider buns (mini burger buns)
- Shredded lettuce, for garnish
- Sliced pickles, for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, combine the buttermilk with the chicken breasts. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to tenderize and infuse moisture.
- Prepare the breading: In another bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper to create a seasoned coating for the chicken.
- Heat the oil: Pour about ½ inch of vegetable oil into a large skillet and heat over medium heat until hot enough for frying.
- Bread the chicken: Remove each chicken breast from the buttermilk, letting excess drip off, then thoroughly coat it in the seasoned flour mixture.
- Fry the chicken: Carefully place the coated chicken pieces into the hot oil. Fry for 5 to 7 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked inside.
- Drain the chicken: Transfer the cooked chicken onto a paper towel-lined plate to soak up excess oil and keep them crisp.
- Make the Bang Bang sauce: In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha. Mix well until smooth and evenly blended.
- Assemble the sliders: Slice the slider buns and place a fried chicken piece on each. Drizzle generously with Bang Bang sauce, then add shredded lettuce and pickles on top.
- Serve immediately: Enjoy your hot and crispy Bang Bang Chicken Sliders fresh for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Adjust the sriracha amount depending on your preferred spice level.
- For extra crispiness, double dredge the chicken by dipping back into buttermilk and flour again.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- These sliders are best served immediately but can be warmed briefly in an oven if needed.
- Substitute slider buns with dinner rolls or mini brioche buns for different textures.
