Bang bang chicken sliders marinate bite-sized chicken pieces in buttermilk, fry them after a flour-cornstarch dredge, then toss them in a mayo-sweet-chili-sriracha sauce before piling onto slider buns with slaw, ready in about 30 minutes. Tossing the fried chicken in the bang bang sauce right after frying, while it's still hot, helps the sauce cling to the crispy coating instead of sliding off a cooled piece.
Bang Bang Chicken Sliders
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying
- **Bang Bang Sauce:**
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
- 1 tbsp sriracha
- 1 tsp honey
- **To Assemble:**
- 8 slider buns
- 1 cup coleslaw mix or shredded lettuce
- Chopped green onions (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, marinate chicken pieces in buttermilk for 15–30 minutes.
- In another bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Dredge marinated chicken in flour mixture and fry in batches until golden and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayo, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and honey to make bang bang sauce.
- Toss fried chicken in bang bang sauce until coated.
- Toast slider buns if desired. Add a layer of slaw, followed by coated chicken, and top with green onions.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Recipe Notes
- • For a healthier version, bake or air-fry the chicken pieces.
- • Adjust sriracha to control spice level.
- • Try with shrimp instead of chicken for a seafood twist!
Nutrition
- Serving Size
- 2 sliders
- Calories
- 430
- Sugar
- 6g
- Sodium
- 690mg
- Fat
- 24g
- Saturated Fat
- 5g
- Unsaturated Fat
- 14g
- Trans Fat
- 0g
- Carbohydrates
- 35g
- Fiber
- 1g
- Protein
- 21g
- Cholesterol
- 65mg
Why you'll love this
- Marinating the bite-sized chicken pieces in buttermilk for 15-30 minutes tenderizes them despite their small size, since even a short marinate penetrates smaller pieces more thoroughly than it would a whole breast.
- Frying in batches, as the process implies, keeps the oil temperature consistent so each piece browns and crisps rather than several pieces at once dropping the oil's heat.
Tips for the best result
- Adjust the sriracha to control spice level, per the recipe's own notes, since the sauce's heat is easy to scale.
- For a healthier version, bake or air-fry the chicken pieces instead of frying, exactly as the recipe's own notes suggest.
Troubleshooting
The sauce didn't coat evenly.
Toss the chicken in the sauce while it's still hot from frying, as the instructions imply, since a still-warm, crispy coating holds sauce better than a cooled one.
The chicken isn't crispy.
Fry in batches rather than crowding the pan, since overcrowding lowers the oil temperature and causes the chicken to steam instead of properly frying.
Bang Bang sauce is too thick.
thin it with a splash of water or rice vinegar.
Store the chicken and sauce separately if possible, tossing them together fresh when reheating.
The recipe's own notes suggest trying shrimp instead of chicken for a seafood twist.
Frequently asked questions
Can I make Bang Bang Chicken Sliders ahead of time?
Yes! Prepare the chicken and sauce separately up to 2 days ahead. Store refrigerated, then reheat chicken in a 350°F oven for 10 minutes and assemble with sauce just before serving.
What’s the best bread for Bang Bang Chicken Sliders?
Hawaiian rolls offer the perfect sweet contrast to the spicy sauce. Brioche slider buns or mini potato rolls also work beautifully with their soft texture and subtle sweetness.
How spicy are Bang Bang Chicken Sliders?
Traditional Bang Bang sauce has a medium heat level. Easily adjust by reducing sriracha for milder sliders or adding extra for more kick.
Can I make these sliders gluten-free?
Absolutely! Use gluten-free panko for breading the chicken and gluten-free slider buns. Double-check your sweet chili sauce is gluten-free as some brands contain wheat.
What’s the best way to serve Bang Bang Chicken Sliders at a party?
Set up a build-your-own slider bar! Provide warm chicken, sauce, and various toppings like slaw, pickles, and extra sriracha for guests to customize their own.
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