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Homemade Bang Bang Chicken Sliders on a white plate, with a glossy golden bun, crispy fried chicken, creamy orange bang bang sauce dripping down, fresh shredded lettuce, and herbs for garnish.

Bang Bang Chicken Sliders

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Accidentally discovered by Oliver during a sleepover, these Bang Bang Chicken Sliders combine crispy fried chicken with a sweet, spicy, and creamy sauce that kids and adults can’t stop eating.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marinate 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 sliders
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Chicken tenders or small breasts - Cut to slider size
  • 1 cup Buttermilk - Or milk + lemon juice substitute
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour - For coating
  • ½ cup Cornstarch - Helps extra crunch
  • 1 teaspoon Salt - Seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon Black pepper - Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika - Adds color & flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder - Seasoning
  • ½ cup Mayonnaise - Base for Bang Bang sauce
  • ⅓ cup Sweet chili sauce - Main flavor in sauce
  • 1–2 teaspoon Sriracha - Adjust for spice level
  • 1 teaspoon Rice vinegar - Balances flavors
  • 1 teaspoon Honey - Adds sweetness
  • 12 Mini slider buns - Toasted if desired
  • 6 Lettuce leaves - Halved
  • 12 Pickle slices - Optional

Equipment

  • 1 Heavy skillet or deep fryer (For frying chicken to crispy perfection)
  • 1 Cooking thermometer (To maintain oil at 350°F)
  • 1 Tongs (For safe flipping and removing chicken)
  • 1 Wire cooling rack (Keeps chicken crispy after frying)
  • 1 Paper Towels (For draining excess oil)

Method
 

  1. Soak chicken tenders in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes in the fridge.
  2. Mix flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder, then dredge chicken.
  3. Whisk mayo, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, vinegar, and honey until smooth.
    Homemade Bang Bang sauce in a small clear glass bowl, creamy orange in color with visible red chili flakes sprinkled on top, sitting on a bright white surface in natural light.
  4. Heat oil to 350°F, fry chicken 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown, then drain.
    Crispy golden brown chicken pieces frying in bubbling oil inside a cast iron skillet, giving a homemade rustic look.
  5. Toast buns, spread sauce, layer lettuce, crispy chicken, extra sauce, and pickles.
    Homemade Bang Bang Chicken Sliders with crispy chicken, creamy sauce, and fresh slaw on golden slider buns.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliderCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 14gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 520mgPotassium: 210mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes.Feel free to add more of your favorite toppings.

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