Description
Bang Bang Chicken Sliders feature crispy, juicy fried chicken tossed in a spicy-sweet Bang Bang sauce, served on soft slider buns with a lightly pickled coleslaw. This flavorful appetizer or party snack combines crunchy, tangy, and spicy elements for a delicious handheld treat perfect for gatherings or casual meals.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Coating
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Bang Bang Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 tbsp Sriracha (adjust to taste)
Coleslaw
- 1 cup coleslaw mix
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
Additional
- 12 slider buns
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, combine buttermilk and chicken pieces. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator to tenderize and add moisture.
- Prepare the coating: In another bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper to create the batter for crispy chicken.
- Heat the oil: Pour vegetable oil into a deep skillet or fryer and heat it to 350°F (175°C), ensuring it is hot enough for frying but not smoking.
- Fry the chicken: Remove chicken pieces from buttermilk, dredge them thoroughly in the flour mixture, then fry in batches for 4–5 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Make Bang Bang sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and Sriracha until the sauce is smooth and well combined.
- Prepare the coleslaw: Toss coleslaw mix with rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a separate bowl to lightly pickle the vegetables. Let it sit for 10–15 minutes for flavor development.
- Coat chicken in sauce: Toss the fried chicken pieces in the Bang Bang sauce until they are evenly coated for a spicy, creamy finish.
- Assemble the sliders: Toast the slider buns if desired. Layer each bun with a portion of pickled coleslaw followed by the sauced chicken pieces, then top with the bun lid.
- Serve: Serve the sliders warm immediately for the best taste and texture. Enjoy your flavorful Bang Bang Chicken Sliders!
Notes
- Adjust the amount of Sriracha in the sauce to control the heat level.
- To ensure crispy chicken, avoid overcrowding the pan while frying to maintain oil temperature.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
- Marinating the chicken longer (up to 2 hours) can enhance tenderness and flavor.
- The coleslaw mixture can be prepared ahead to save time, but assemble sliders just before serving.
- If you prefer baked chicken, bake coated chicken pieces at 425°F for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway, instead of frying.
