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Bang Bang Chicken Sliders

A quick and flavorful dinner featuring crispy fried chicken, fresh toppings, and a sweet-spicy Bang Bang sauce, perfect for family gatherings.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

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

Method
 

Marinate the Chicken
  1. Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Whisk buttermilk with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, up to overnight.
Make the Bang Bang Sauce
  1. Stir mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, lime juice, and garlic powder in a bowl.
  2. Taste and adjust heat or sweetness as needed.
Dredge and Fry the Chicken
  1. Mix flour and panko in a shallow dish. Remove chicken from the marinade and coat evenly.
  2. Fry in 350°F oil in batches until golden and cooked through, about 3–4 minutes per side; drain on paper towels.
Assemble the Sliders
  1. Lightly toast slider buns to prevent sogginess.
  2. Spread Bang Bang sauce on the bottom buns, top with fried chicken, shredded lettuce, red onion, and pickles if desired.
  3. Let everyone build their own sliders.
Serve
  1. Place sliders on a platter and serve with extra Bang Bang sauce for dipping.
  2. Offer lemon or lime wedges for an optional bright squeeze.

Notes

For a lighter version, bake at 400°F for 20–25 minutes, flipping once; or grill the chicken. Adjust spice by changing the sriracha amount. Try crispy tofu or cauliflower for a vegetarian swap.