Description
Spicy and zesty bang bang chicken sliders dance with crispy, tangy flavors that spark excitement at any gathering. Cool cucumber slaw and creamy sauce complete this irresistible mini sandwich experience you’ll want to devour again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (450 grams) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into small pieces
Coating Ingredients:
- 1 cup (120 grams) all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup (120 grams) panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Sauce and Garnish:
- ½ cup (120 grams) mayonnaise
- ¼ cup (60 grams) sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons Sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 12 slider buns
- Lettuce leaves
- Sliced cucumber or pickles (optional)
- Chopped green onions, for garnish
Instructions
- Meticulously season chicken pieces with a robust blend of salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika, creating a flavor foundation. Construct a three-part breading arena using shallow containers filled with flour, whisked eggs, and panko breadcrumbs.
- Carefully dredge each chicken morsel through the flour, ensuring complete coverage, then immerse in egg wash, and finally enrobe with crispy panko breadcrumbs for maximum crunch.
- Warm vegetable oil in a substantial skillet, maintaining medium heat for optimal frying conditions. Gently lower breaded chicken pieces into the hot oil, cooking in strategic batches to preserve temperature integrity.
- Fry chicken segments until they transform into a gorgeous golden-brown exterior, approximately 3-4 minutes per side. Verify doneness by confirming internal temperature reaches 165°F, guaranteeing perfect culinary safety.
- While chicken crisps, craft the signature bang bang sauce by whisking mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, and honey into a harmonious, creamy blend with a vibrant flavor profile.
- Lightly toast slider buns to enhance their textural dimension and structural integrity. Generously paint bottom bun halves with the zesty bang bang sauce.
- Layer each slider with fresh, crisp lettuce as a verdant foundation. Crown with the expertly fried chicken piece, adding optional cucumber or pickles for textural complexity.
- Drizzle additional bang bang sauce over the chicken, creating a glistening finish. Sprinkle finely chopped green onions for a sharp, aromatic garnish.
- Crown each slider with its matching top bun, pressing gently to marry all components. Serve immediately alongside extra bang bang sauce for enthusiastic dipping.
Notes
- Crispy Coating Tip: Use a wire rack after breading to help the coating adhere better and prevent soggy bottoms, ensuring extra crunch with every bite.
- Oil Temperature Control: Maintain consistent oil heat around 350°F to prevent burning and achieve perfectly golden-brown chicken that’s crispy outside and juicy inside.
- Sauce Customization: Adjust bang bang sauce spiciness by increasing or decreasing Sriracha – more for heat lovers, less for mild palates.
- Gluten-Free Adaptation: Swap wheat flour for cornstarch or gluten-free flour blend, and use gluten-free breadcrumbs to make this recipe celiac-friendly without compromising texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg