Description
Description: These Bang Bang Chicken Sliders feature crispy fried chicken cutlets topped with mozzarella cheese and drizzled with a sweet and spicy Bang Bang sauce. They’re perfect for parties, gatherings, or a fun family meal.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
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1.5 lbs thinly sliced chicken breasts
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Salt, pepper, and garlic powder, to taste
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½ cup all-purpose flour
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¼ cup cornstarch
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1 cup buttermilk
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1 tbsp hot sauce
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1 large egg
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2 cups Panko breadcrumbs
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Vegetable or canola oil, for frying
For the Bang Bang Sauce:
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½ cup mayonnaise
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¼ cup sweet chili sauce
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2 tbsp Sriracha sauce
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1 tbsp honey
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1 tbsp lime juice
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1 tsp garlic powder
For Assembling the Sliders:
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12 slider buns
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12 slices mozzarella cheese
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Shredded lettuce
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Sliced red onions
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Pickles (optional)
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Fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)
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Instructions
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Prepare the Chicken:
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Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
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Set up a breading station with three bowls:
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First bowl: Mix flour and cornstarch.
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Second bowl: Whisk together buttermilk, hot sauce, and egg.
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Third bowl: Place Panko breadcrumbs.
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Dredge each piece of chicken in the flour mixture, then the buttermilk mixture, and coat with Panko breadcrumbs.
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Place the breaded chicken on a plate.
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Fry the Chicken:
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Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
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Add chicken to the pan, cooking for 2-3 minutes per side or until golden brown and fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
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Place the cooked chicken on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
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Prepare the Bang Bang Sauce:
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In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, honey, lime juice, and garlic powder.
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Assemble the Sliders:
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Slice the slider buns in half.
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Spread Bang Bang sauce on the bottom half of each bun.
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Place a piece of fried chicken on each bun.
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Top with mozzarella cheese while the chicken is still warm.
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Add shredded lettuce, sliced onions, and pickles if desired.
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Place the top half of the bun over the ingredients.
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Notes
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Adjust the amount of Sriracha in the sauce to make it spicier if you prefer.
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You can prepare the chicken and sauce ahead of time, then assemble the sliders before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American