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Bang Bang Chicken Sliders

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Why You’ll Love Them:

✔️ Crispy & crunchy chicken
✔️ Creamy, spicy-sweet bang bang sauce
✔️ Easy to make in the oven, air fryer, or stovetop
✔️ Great for crowds or meal prep

Ingredients

🍗 For the Chicken:

  • 1 lb chicken breasts or tenders, cut into slider-size pieces
  • 1 cup buttermilk (or milk + 1 tbsp lemon juice)
  • 1 cup flour
  • ½ cup cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • Oil for frying (or use oven/air fryer method)

🔥 For the Bang Bang Sauce:

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha (adjust to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon honey or sugar
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar or lime juice (optional for tang)

🥬 Optional Slaw Topping:

  • 1 cup shredded cabbage or coleslaw mix
  • 1 tablespoon bang bang sauce or ranch dressing
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice

🥯 For Serving:

  • 8–10 slider buns or mini brioche rolls
  • Pickles, lettuce, or sliced cucumbers (optional)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

🔸 Step 1: Marinate the Chicken

  1. Place chicken pieces in a bowl with buttermilk. Let sit for 30 minutes to 2 hours (or overnight for max flavor).

🔸 Step 2: Bread the Chicken

  1. In a separate bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  2. Remove chicken from marinade and dredge in flour mixture until well coated. Shake off excess.

🔸 Step 3: Cook the Chicken

Frying Method:
4. Heat oil to 350°F in a deep pan. Fry chicken in batches for 4–5 minutes, until golden and cooked through.
Air Fryer:
5. Spray breaded chicken with oil and air fry at 400°F for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway.
Oven:
6. Bake at 425°F for 18–20 minutes, until crispy and golden. Flip halfway through and spray with oil for best crunch.

🔸 Step 4: Make the Bang Bang Sauce

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together mayo, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, honey, and vinegar/lime juice. Adjust spice to your liking.

🔸 Step 5: Assemble the Sliders

  1. Toast slider buns if desired.
  2. Add a piece of crispy chicken to each bun.
  3. Drizzle generously with bang bang sauce.
  4. Top with slaw, pickles, or lettuce, then the top bun.

🌶️ Tips & Add-Ons:

  • Use spicy pickles or jalapeños for heat
  • Make it low-carb by using lettuce wraps instead of buns
  • Add a slice of cheese if you like it gooey!

❄️ Storage & Reheating:

  • Fridge: Store cooked chicken separately for up to 4 days
  • Reheat: Air fryer or oven to maintain crispiness
  • Freezer: Freeze breaded, uncooked chicken for later use

❓ FAQs

Can I use pre-cooked or frozen chicken tenders?
Yes! Just heat them and top with bang bang sauce for a quick version.

Can I use chicken thighs?
Absolutely — they’re juicy and flavorful!

Is bang bang sauce really spicy?
It has a mild-to-medium kick. Adjust Sriracha to your spice level.

Can I make this dairy-free?
Use dairy-free mayo and sub buttermilk with plant-based milk + lemon juice.

🏁 Final Thoughts

These Bang Bang Chicken Sliders are the ultimate combo of crispy, spicy, creamy, and sweet — perfect for game day, parties, or when you’re just craving a handheld flavor bomb. 🔥🍔

Let me know if you want a shrimp version or baked bang bang tenders for bowls next!