Description
Spicy and zesty bang bang chicken sliders deliver a flavor explosion that dances across taste buds with bold Asian-inspired ingredients. Crispy chicken, creamy sauce, and crunchy slaw create perfect handheld bites guaranteed to spark excitement at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Ingredients:
- 1.5 pounds thin-sliced chicken breasts
- 2 cups panko bread crumbs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.25 cup cornstarch
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
Seasonings:
- Kosher salt
- Fresh black pepper
- Garlic powder
Cooking Ingredients:
- Vegetable or canola oil for frying
Slider Ingredients:
- 12 slider rolls
- 12 slices mozzarella cheese
Sauce:
- Bang Bang sauce
Instructions
- Generously coat chicken breasts with a blend of salt, pepper, and garlic powder, ensuring even seasoning.
- Create three separate breading stations: first bowl with flour and cornstarch mixture, second bowl with buttermilk, hot sauce, and egg whisked together, and third bowl filled with crispy Panko bread crumbs.
- Thoroughly dredge each chicken piece through flour mixture, shaking off excess, then completely submerge in buttermilk blend, and finally roll in Panko crumbs for a crunchy exterior.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet to 350°F, carefully frying chicken pieces until they achieve a rich golden-brown color and internal temperature reaches 165°F, approximately 3-4 minutes per side.
- Immediately after removing chicken from oil, top each piece with a melting slice of mozzarella cheese, allowing residual heat to slightly soften the cheese.
- Slice slider rolls and generously spread Bang Bang sauce on bottom bun, place crispy cheese-topped chicken on sauce, then crown with top bun.
- Plate sliders while hot, accompanied by extra Bang Bang sauce for dipping, and serve immediately for maximum crispiness and flavor.
Notes
- Customize heat levels by adjusting hot sauce quantity for spice-sensitive diners or those craving extra kick.
- Use gluten-free breadcrumbs and alternative flour to make recipe celiac-friendly and accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Pat chicken completely dry before breading to ensure maximum crispiness and prevent soggy coating.
- Check internal chicken temperature reaches 165°F using meat thermometer for safe consumption and perfect doneness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg