Description
Elevate your game day spread, party menu, or weeknight dinner with these irresistible Bang Bang Chicken Sliders. This recipe transforms the popular restaurant appetizer into a perfectly handheld, flavor-packed slider. Featuring crispy, tender chicken coated in the iconic creamy, sweet, and spicy Bang Bang sauce, all nestled in soft brioche buns with cool, crunchy toppings. They are guaranteed to be the star of any gathering and are surprisingly simple to make at home.
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or tenders, cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Neutral oil for frying (canola, vegetable, or peanut), if frying
Instructions
- Place the cubed chicken in a medium bowl and pour the buttermilk over it. Toss to ensure all pieces are coated. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes at room temperature (or up to 4 hours in the refrigerator). This step ensures juicy, tender chicken.
Notes
For a baked alternative, preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Place breaded chicken on a wire rack over a baking sheet, lightly spray with oil, and bake for 15-18 minutes until cooked through and crispy. The Bang Bang sauce can be made spicier by adding more sriracha or a pinch of cayenne. For best results, let the chicken marinate in the buttermilk for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours, for extra tenderness. Assemble sliders just before serving to prevent the buns from getting soggy.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 364
- Sugar: 9
- Sodium: 546
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 16
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 13
- Cholesterol: 26