Description
Enjoy crispy fried chicken nestled in mini buns, slathered with a creamy, spicy Bang Bang sauce, topped with crunchy pickles and fresh lettuce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 12 mini slider buns
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1/2 cup pickles (optional)
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces. In a large bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken pieces, ensuring they are submerged. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
- Make the Bang Bang Sauce: In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, lime juice, and garlic powder. Taste and adjust the heat level with additional sriracha or honey.
- Dredge and Fry the Chicken: Combine flour and panko in a shallow dish. Once marinated, coat each chicken piece in the flour mixture. Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan to 350°F (175°C). Fry the chicken for about 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown, then drain on paper towels.
- Assemble the Sliders: Lightly toast the slider buns and spread Bang Bang sauce on the bottom buns. Place fried chicken pieces on top, followed by lettuce, red onion, and pickles. Garnish with cilantro and cap with the top bun.
- Serve: Arrange sliders on a platter and provide extra Bang Bang sauce for dipping.
Notes
For a lighter version, bake the chicken at 400°F (200°C) for 20–25 minutes, or use an air fryer for a healthier option. Adjust sriracha to taste for heat preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg