Description
These Bang Bang Chicken Sliders feature crispy, tender chicken coated in a spicy, creamy Bang Bang sauce, served on soft slider buns with melted mozzarella cheese. A perfect crowd-pleasing appetizer or a fun dinner!
Ingredients
- For the Chicken:
- 1 ½ pounds thin-sliced chicken breasts
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Fresh black pepper, to taste
- Garlic powder, to taste
- ½ cup flour
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups Panko bread crumbs (or more as needed)
- Vegetable or canola oil for frying
- 12 slices mozzarella cheese
- 12 slider rolls
- For the Bang Bang Sauce:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha (adjust based on spice preference)
- 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
Instructions
- Prep the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts on both sides with kosher salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Set up a breading station with three bowls: one with the flour and cornstarch mixed together, one with the buttermilk, hot sauce, and egg, and one with the Panko bread crumbs.
- Bread the Chicken: Dredge each piece of chicken first in the flour mixture, tapping off any excess. Then dip it into the buttermilk mixture, letting any excess liquid drip off, and finally coat it in the Panko bread crumbs. Press the breadcrumbs into the chicken to ensure an even coating. Place the breaded chicken on a plate and repeat with the remaining pieces.
- Fry the Chicken: Heat a thin layer of oil in a skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the breaded chicken cutlets in batches, being careful not to overcrowd the skillet. Fry the chicken for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden and crispy. Place the fried chicken on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Make the Bang Bang Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and honey (if using). Adjust the spice level by adding more sriracha if desired.
- Assemble the Sliders: Cut the fried chicken cutlets into smaller pieces and place them onto the slider buns. Top each piece with a slice of mozzarella cheese while the chicken is still warm so it melts slightly. Drizzle with the Bang Bang sauce.
- Serve: Serve immediately, or if making ahead, keep the chicken cutlets warm in a 325°F oven for up to an hour before serving. Let the sauce come to room temperature before drizzling over the sliders for the best flavor.
Notes
- For a milder version, reduce the amount of sriracha in the Bang Bang sauce.
- You can also serve these sliders with a side of pickles or a cool coleslaw to balance the heat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 530 kcal
