Bang Bang Chicken Sliders Recipe
Crispy and flavorful Bang Bang Chicken Sliders featuring thinly sliced breaded chicken breasts fried to golden perfection, layered with melted mozzarella cheese, and drizzled with a spicy, creamy bang bang sauce, all served on soft slider buns. This appetizer or snack is perfect for parties, game days, or casual gatherings.
- Author: Ava
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 sliders 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Chicken and Breading
- 1 1/2 pounds thin sliced chicken breasts
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Garlic powder, to taste
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups (or more as needed) Panko bread crumbs
- Vegetable or canola oil for frying
Assembly
- 12 slices mozzarella cheese
- 12 slider rolls
Bang Bang Sauce (whisk together)
- Note: Specific sauce ingredients not given in recipe, typically includes mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and lime juice
- Season the chicken: Evenly season both sides of the thinly sliced chicken breasts with kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, and garlic powder to enhance the flavor.
- Set up breading station: Prepare three shallow bowls—one with flour mixed with cornstarch, the second with buttermilk whisked together with hot sauce and a beaten egg, and the third with Panko bread crumbs.
- Bread the chicken: Dredge each seasoned chicken piece first in the flour-cornstarch mixture, shaking off any excess. Next, dip it into the buttermilk-hot sauce-egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off. Finally, press the chicken into the Panko bread crumbs until fully coated. Place the breaded pieces on a plate and repeat with remaining chicken.
- Fry the chicken: Heat a thin layer of vegetable or canola oil in a skillet over medium heat until hot. Fry the breaded chicken cutlets in batches without overcrowding the skillet, about 3 to 4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Add more oil if needed between batches. Remove and drain the fried chicken on a paper towel-lined plate to remove excess oil.
- Prepare bang bang sauce: Whisk together the bang bang sauce ingredients in a small bowl and set aside. (Though not fully specified, typical ingredients include mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and lime juice.)
- Assemble sliders: Cut the fried chicken cutlets into smaller, slider-sized pieces. Place each piece onto the slider buns, top with a slice of mozzarella cheese while the chicken is still warm so it slightly melts. Drizzle generously with the prepared bang bang sauce and serve immediately.
Notes
- Ensure oil temperature is medium heat to prevent burning the breading before cooking the chicken through.
- You can customize bang bang sauce ingredients to taste if not provided.
- Slider rolls can be lightly toasted for extra texture if desired.
- Double the batch for larger gatherings.
- Leftover fried chicken can be reheated in an oven to retain crispiness.
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