Description
These Bang Bang Chicken Sliders are the spicy, creamy, crunchy, flavor-packed mini sandwiches you didn’t know you needed but will instantly obsess over. Think juicy chicken tossed in a sweet-heat creamy bang bang sauce, tucked inside soft slider buns with a crisp slaw for freshness and crunch. They’re bold, a little spicy, a little sweet, and basically perfect for game days, parties, or any time you want to level up your sandwich game. Warning: these disappear fast—double the batch if you’re smart.
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 cup buttermilk (or milk with a squeeze of lemon)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp paprika
Salt + pepper to taste
Oil for frying (or bake/air fry if you prefer)
For the Bang Bang Sauce:
1/2 cup mayo
1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
1–2 tbsp sriracha (adjust to taste)
1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
Juice of 1/2 lime
For Assembly:
12 slider buns (Hawaiian rolls work great)
1 cup shredded cabbage or coleslaw mix
Chopped green onions or cilantro (optional)
Pickles (optional, but highly recommended)
Instructions
Toss chicken pieces in buttermilk, cover, and let sit for at least 30 minutes (or overnight for extra tenderness).
In a shallow dish, mix flour, panko, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Remove chicken from buttermilk and dredge in the flour mixture until coated.
Fry in hot oil (about 350°F) until crispy and cooked through, about 4–5 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
(Or bake at 425°F for 20–25 minutes or air fry at 390°F for 12–15 minutes.)
In a small bowl, whisk together mayo, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and lime juice until smooth and creamy.
Toss the hot crispy chicken in the bang bang sauce until fully coated.
Toast your slider buns if desired.
Add a layer of slaw or shredded cabbage on the bottom bun.
Pile on bang bang chicken, top with extra sauce, green onions, and pickles if using.
Pop on the top bun and get ready to fall in love.
Notes
Serve with sweet potato fries, chips, or a simple side salad.
These pair beautifully with a cold beer, lemonade, or iced tea.
Great for tailgates, potlucks, or family movie night.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: ~310 kcal
- Fat: ~18g
- Carbohydrates: ~20g
- Protein: ~15g