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Bang Bang Chicken Sliders

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These Bang Bang Chicken Sliders feature crispy, golden chicken topped with a creamy, spicy-sweet bang bang sauce and crunchy slaw, all stacked on soft slider buns. Ready in just 20 minutes, they’re perfect for busy weeknights, parties, or a fun family dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into slider-sized pieces
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (or cornstarch for gluten-free)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs (or regular breadcrumbs)
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil (or avocado/canola oil)
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha (adjust to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 12 slider buns or small dinner rolls
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce or cabbage
  • 1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions (optional)
  • Pickled jalapeños or sliced cucumbers (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cut the chicken into slider-sized pieces (about 2-3 inches each) and pat dry with paper towels.
  2. Set up a dredging station: In one bowl, combine flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. In a second bowl, beat the eggs. In a third bowl, add the panko breadcrumbs.
  3. Dredge each piece of chicken in the seasoned flour, shaking off excess. Dip into the beaten eggs, then coat with panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently to help crumbs stick. Transfer to a plate or baking sheet.
  4. Heat 3 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering (about 350°F).
  5. Working in batches, fry chicken pieces for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp 165°F). Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
  6. In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and vinegar to make the bang bang sauce. Adjust heat or sweetness to taste.
  7. Slice slider buns if needed. Layer each bottom bun with shredded lettuce or cabbage, a piece of crispy chicken, a generous spoonful of bang bang sauce, and optional toppings like green onions or pickled jalapeños. Cap with the top bun.
  8. Serve immediately while hot and crispy.

Notes

For a lighter version, bake breaded chicken on a wire rack at 425°F for 18-20 minutes. Use gluten-free flour and panko for a gluten-free option. Adjust sriracha for desired spice level. Bread chicken ahead and refrigerate up to 2 hours before frying. Serve with extra toppings like cucumbers or jalapeños for customization.

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