Description
These 30-Minute Bang Bang Chicken Sliders are the perfect combination of crispy, spicy, and tangy flavors, all packed into a small sandwich. Crispy fried chicken breasts coated in crunchy panko breadcrumbs are topped with a creamy, spicy bang bang sauce and served on soft slider buns. Quick to prepare and deliciously satisfying, they’re an ideal appetizer or meal for gatherings and weeknight dinners alike.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Coating
- 2-3 chicken breasts (or chicken tenders)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
Bang Bang Sauce
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
- 1-2 tbsp sriracha (adjust for spice level)
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
Other
- Slider buns
- Lettuce (optional)
- Pickles (optional)
- Oil for frying (such as vegetable or canola oil)
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare breading station: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Set up three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten egg, and another with panko breadcrumbs. This setup helps ensure an even and crispy coating on each chicken piece.
- Bread the chicken: Dredge each chicken breast or tender first in the flour, shaking off excess. Next, dip into the beaten egg wash, and finally press into the panko breadcrumbs until fully coated. This triple coating creates a crispy exterior when fried.
- Fry the chicken: Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat until shimmering. Carefully add the breaded chicken pieces and fry for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels to absorb excess oil.
- Make the bang bang sauce: In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha (adjust quantity based on your spice preference), and rice vinegar until smooth and well combined. This creamy, tangy sauce perfectly complements the crispy chicken.
- Assemble the sliders: Slice the slider buns and optionally layer with lettuce. Place the crispy fried chicken on the bun, then drizzle generously with the prepared bang bang sauce. Add pickles or any other desired toppings before closing the slider. Serve immediately to enjoy the contrast of textures and flavors.
Notes
- You can swap chicken breasts for tenders or thighs if preferred; adjust cooking time accordingly.
- For a spicier kick, increase the sriracha or add hot sauce to the bang bang sauce.
- If you prefer baking, bake the breaded chicken at 400°F for about 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Use lettuce and pickles to add freshness and crunch in the sliders.
- Leftover bang bang sauce can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
