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Bang Bang Chicken Sliders

If you’re craving a bold, flavor-packed sandwich that’s easy to make and perfect for parties, Bang Bang Chicken Sliders are the answer. These mini sandwiches combine crispy chicken, soft slider buns, and a creamy sweet-spicy bang bang sauce that instantly steals the show. Whether you’re planning a game-day spread, a family dinner, or a casual get-together, these sliders deliver big flavor in a small bite.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 26 minutes
Total Time 46 minutes
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • For the Chicken
  • 1 lb chicken breasts or chicken tenders
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup cornstarch
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • For the Bang Bang Sauce
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup sweet chili sauce
  • 1 –2 tbsp sriracha adjust to taste
  • 1 tbsp honey or sugar
  • For Assembly
  • 8 slider buns or Hawaiian rolls
  • Shredded lettuce or cabbage slaw
  • Pickles optional
  • Sesame seeds or chopped green onions optional garnish

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Marinate the Chicken
  2. Slice the chicken into slider-sized pieces. Place them in a bowl with buttermilk and let marinate for at least 15 minutes. This helps keep the chicken juicy and tender—perfect for crispy chicken sliders.
  3. Step 2: Prepare the Coating
  4. In a separate bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Remove the chicken from the buttermilk and dredge each piece thoroughly in the flour mixture.
  5. Step 3: Fry the Chicken
  6. Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C). Fry the chicken in batches for 4–5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and fully cooked. Transfer to a wire rack or paper towel-lined plate.
  7. (Tip: You can also bake or air-fry the chicken if you want a lighter version.)
  8. Step 4: Make the Bang Bang Sauce
  9. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and honey until smooth. This creamy sauce is what transforms ordinary sliders into Bang Bang Chicken Sliders.
  10. Step 5: Assemble the Sliders
  11. Toast the slider buns lightly. Spread bang bang sauce on the bottom bun, add crispy chicken, top with lettuce or slaw, drizzle with more sauce, and finish with the top bun.
  12. Step 6: Serve
  13. Serve immediately while the chicken is hot and crispy. Garnish with sesame seeds or green onions if desired.

Notes

Shortcut option: Use chopped rotisserie chicken sliders and toss the chicken in bang bang sauce.
Crockpot idea: Turn leftovers into crockpot buffalo chicken sliders by adding buffalo sauce and slow-cooking.
Spice level: Adjust sriracha for mild or spicy sliders.
Make-ahead: Sauce can be made up to 3 days in advance.