Description

These Bang Bang Chicken Sliders are a perfect blend of crispy, spicy, and sweet flavors. Tender chicken pieces are coated in a crunchy panko crust, baked to perfection, and then drizzled with a creamy and tangy bang bang sauce. Served on soft slider buns with crisp lettuce and cucumbers, these sliders are a delicious appetizer or main course option.

Ingredients

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For the Chicken:

1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
2 large eggs (beaten)
olive oil spray

For the Bang Bang Sauce:

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
2 tablespoons sriracha
1 tablespoon honey

For Serving:

12 slider buns
1 cup shredded lettuce
1/2 cup sliced cucumbers or pickles
2 tablespoons green onions (sliced, for garnish)

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Instructions

Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine chicken, buttermilk, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Prepare the Coating: Set up a breading station with flour, eggs, and panko. Dredge chicken in flour, egg, and panko.
Cook the Chicken: Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 18-20 minutes or air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 12-14 minutes until golden.
Make the Bang Bang Sauce: Mix mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and honey.
Assemble Sliders: Toast buns, layer with lettuce, cucumber, chicken, sauce, and green onions.

Notes

You can use rotisserie chicken for a quicker version.
Adjust the sauce spice level by varying sriracha.

Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus marinating time)
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Course, Appetizer
Method: Baking or Air Frying, Assembling
Cuisine: Asian-inspired, American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slider
Calories: 260
Sugar: 6 g
Sodium: 480 mg
Fat: 11 g
Saturated Fat: 2 g
Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 27 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 14 g
Cholesterol: 45 mg