Bang Bang Chicken Sliders
Crispy, juicy chicken on soft slider buns, coated in a creamy, spicy bang bang sauce and topped with fresh cabbage—these Bang Bang Chicken Sliders are the perfect bold-flavored party appetizer.
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 12 slider buns
- 2 cups shredded green or purple cabbage
- Chopped chives or green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Cut chicken thighs into slider-sized pieces. Place in a bowl with buttermilk and let soak at least 15 minutes.
- In a shallow bowl, combine flour, panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Mix together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and rice vinegar for the bang bang sauce. Set aside.
- Dredge each piece of chicken in the flour and panko mixture, pressing gently to coat fully. Set aside.
- Heat 1 inch of vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Fry chicken in batches for 4 to 5 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through to 165°F.
- Transfer fried chicken to a wire rack over a baking sheet lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Toss hot chicken pieces in bang bang sauce to fully coat, or spoon sauce over as you assemble.
- To assemble: add a small handful of cabbage to the bottom half of each bun, top with bang bang chicken, drizzle with extra sauce if desired, and garnish with chopped chives or green onions. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 410kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 21gFat: 20gSodium: 720mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8g
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