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Bang Bang Chicken Sliders

These party-perfect sliders feature crispy breaded chicken cutlets topped with melted mozzarella and drizzled with creamy, spicy bang bang sauce. Quick to make and totally addictive.

Featured in Family Dinner Ideas.

Fatiha
Updated on Sun, 05 Jan 2025 01:27:49 GMT
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    Get ready for your new favorite party food! These bang bang chicken sliders are totally irresistible crispy chicken melty cheese and that amazing sweet-spicy sauce that'll have everyone licking their fingers. I came up with these for game day and now my friends won't let me show up to parties without them!

Why These Are Special

    That bang bang sauce is what makes these stand out it's sweet spicy and totally addictive. The chicken stays super crispy and these come together way quicker than you'd think. Perfect when you're feeding a crowd or just want to make dinner extra fun!

Round Up These Ingredients

  • Good Rolls: Soft buttery ones hold up to that sauce.
  • Chicken Cutlets: Get them nice and thin for extra crunch.
  • Melty Cheese: Mozzarella works magic here.
  • The Sauce Stars: Mayo sriracha sweet chili sauce honey.
  • Frying Oil: Whatever you've got works fine.

Let's Get Cooking

Make That Famous Sauce
Mix up your mayo sriracha sweet chili sauce and honey. Start with less heat you can always add more! Give it a taste tweak it until it's perfect.
Prep Your Station
Set up your breading line flour eggs breadcrumbs. Season everything well nobody likes bland chicken!
Fry Time
Get that oil nice and hot drop in a breadcrumb to test it should sizzle right away. Fry your chicken in batches don't crowd the pan keeps them extra crispy.
Build Those Sliders
Split your rolls layer on that crispy chicken top with cheese drizzle with plenty of sauce. The more sauce the better trust me!
Ready to Serve
Stack them up on a platter add extra sauce on the side watch them disappear!

Make Them Perfect

    Keep that oil hot or your chicken gets greasy. Pound those cutlets nice and thin they cook faster that way. Want them lighter? Throw them in the air fryer works great too! You can make everything ahead just assemble when you're ready to serve.

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What To Serve

    These are begging for some crispy fries or tots on the side. Creamy coleslaw cools things down nicely. Put out some fresh veggies for crunch. And always always have extra sauce ready for dipping!

Plan Ahead

    Fry your chicken and mix your sauce a day early if you want. Just keep everything separate in the fridge. When it's time to eat warm that chicken up in the oven until it's crispy again then build your sliders fresh. They'll taste just as good as the first time!

Frequently Asked Questions

→ Can I make these ahead?

Yes, keep chicken warm in 325°F oven up to an hour or reheat from fridge.

→ Why use cornstarch in breading?

Creates extra crispy coating when combined with flour.

→ How do I know chicken is done?

Internal temperature should reach 165°F or cut to check no pink remains.

→ Should sauce be cold?

Serve sauce room temperature so it doesn't cool sliders.

→ Can I bake instead of fry?

While possible, frying creates optimal crispy coating.

Bang Bang Sliders

Crispy pan-fried chicken cutlets topped with mozzarella and creamy spicy bang bang sauce on slider buns.

Prep Time
10 Minutes
Cook Time
10 Minutes
Total Time
20 Minutes
By: Fatiha

Category: Main Dishes

Difficulty: Intermediate

Cuisine: American

Yield: 12 Servings (12)

Dietary: ~

Ingredients

01 1 1/2 pounds thin chicken breasts.
02 1/2 cup flour.
03 1/4 cup cornstarch.
04 1 cup buttermilk.
05 1 tablespoon hot sauce.
06 1 large egg.
07 2 cups panko breadcrumbs.
08 12 mozzarella slices.
09 12 slider rolls.
10 Vegetable oil for frying.
11 Kosher salt.
12 Black pepper.
13 Garlic powder.
14 Bang bang sauce.

Instructions

Step 01

Season chicken breasts thoroughly with kosher salt, fresh black pepper and garlic powder on both sides, ensuring even coverage.

Step 02

Create breading station by mixing flour and cornstarch in first bowl, combining buttermilk, hot sauce and egg in second bowl.

Step 03

Place panko breadcrumbs in third bowl, spreading them out evenly for easier coating of chicken pieces.

Step 04

Dredge seasoned chicken first in flour mixture, being sure to tap off excess to prevent clumping in next steps.

Step 05

Dip floured chicken into buttermilk mixture, allowing excess liquid to drip off completely before next coating.

Step 06

Press chicken firmly into panko breadcrumbs, ensuring complete and even coating on all sides.

Step 07

Heat thin layer of vegetable oil in large skillet over medium heat until shimmering but not smoking.

Step 08

Carefully place breaded cutlets in hot oil without overcrowding, working in batches if necessary.

Step 09

Cook chicken 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.

Step 10

Transfer cooked cutlets to paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

Step 11

Prepare bang bang sauce according to recipe, whisking ingredients until completely smooth.

Step 12

Cut warm chicken cutlets to fit slider buns, maintaining portion size for each sandwich.

Step 13

Place chicken pieces on bottom buns while still hot enough to melt cheese.

Step 14

Top each chicken piece with mozzarella slice, allowing residual heat to soften cheese.

Step 15

Drizzle generous amount of room temperature bang bang sauce over cheese before adding top buns.

Notes

  1. Make ahead friendly.
  2. Perfect party food.
  3. Quick preparation.
  4. Crispy and creamy.

Tools You'll Need

  • Large skillet.
  • 3 shallow bowls.
  • Meat thermometer.
  • Paper towels.

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Dairy (buttermilk, mozzarella).
  • Eggs.
  • Wheat (breadcrumbs, rolls).

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 320
  • Total Fat: 15 g
  • Total Carbohydrate: 28 g
  • Protein: 24 g