Description
Delightful sliders featuring crispy fried chicken and creamy Bang Bang sauce, perfect for parties and gatherings.
Ingredients
- 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
- 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 sauce)
- 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 bite-sized pieces. In a large bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken pieces, making sure they are covered well, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to overnight.
- Make the Bang Bang Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, lime juice, and garlic powder. Taste and adjust the spice or sweetness to your liking.
- Dredge and Fry the Chicken: In a shallow dish, mix flour and panko. Remove chicken from marinade, dredge each piece in the flour mixture. Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C). Fry chicken in batches until golden and cooked through, about 3–4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
- Assemble the Sliders: Lightly toast slider buns. Spread Bang Bang sauce on the bottom buns, place fried chicken on top, followed by shredded lettuce, red onion, and optional pickles. Garnish with cilantro and cap with the top bun.
- Serve: Transfer sliders to serving platter and serve with extra Bang Bang sauce for dipping.
Notes
For a lighter option, consider baking the chicken or grilling it instead of frying. Adjust Sriracha for desired heat level.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American