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Bang Bang Chicken Sliders: Irresistible Quick Recipe

The first bite hits you with that perfect sweet-spicy combo that makes your taste buds do a little dance. Bang Bang Chicken Sliders have become the go-to when you need something that feels fancy but comes together remarkably quickly, often in under 30 minutes of active cooking.

Think crispy chicken tossed in a creamy, slightly spicy sauce that’s part mayo, part sweet chili magic. Nestled between soft slider buns with a bit of crunch from fresh lettuce. It’s like those crave-worthy restaurant chicken sliders, but way easier and twice as satisfying. Full details in the blog!

I’ve been tweaking spice blends for years, and this sauce ratio is pure gold. Tested it on my most critical dinner guests last week. The silence while they devoured these little beauties told me everything. Trust me, you’ll want to double the batch.

This Bang Bang Chicken Sliders recipe took several kitchen experiments before I got the balance just right. At one point, I added too much heat and learned that a touch of sweetness softens the kick beautifully. Now, these sliders carry the perfect blend of bold flavor and tender comfort, born from patient tasting and many family dinners.

Why These Bang Bang Chicken Sliders Will Win Your Heart

There’s something magical about the contrast of textures here – crispy panko coating giving way to tender chicken, all wrapped up in that creamy-spicy sauce that hits just right. These aren’t your average fast dinner recipes; they’re the kind of meal that makes everyone gather around the kitchen island, sneaking bites before you’ve even finished plating.

The beauty lies in how the buttermilk creates an incredibly tender base while the cornstarch-flour blend delivers that satisfying crunch. Each bite balances sweet and heat in a way that keeps you reaching for just one more slider.

Key Ingredients That Make the Magic Happen

Ingredients for delicious Bang Bang Chicken Sliders, neatly arranged on a counter.

Let’s talk about what makes these bang bang chicken sliders so irresistible. The thin-sliced chicken breasts are your canvas – they cook quickly and stay juicy when you don’t overthink the timing.

  • Thin chicken breasts: Your canvas for quick cooking and juicy results.
  • Buttermilk and hot sauce combo: This creates the most tender, flavorful base you can imagine for the chicken marinade.
  • Cornstarch mixed with flour: The secret to that perfect crispy coating that doesn’t get soggy.
  • Panko breadcrumbs: They create those beautiful golden peaks that catch the sauce so perfectly.
  • Mozzarella cheese (for assembly): Gets just melty enough when warm to bind the slider ingredients together without overpowering the flavors.
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These Bang Bang Chicken Sliders are perfect for a fast dinner. Crispy chicken cutlets with mozzarella cheese and Bang Bang Sauce make a delicious slider recipe that’s a hit for family dinners and chicken dishes recipes.

  • Author: Virginie Lacombe
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 12 Sliders 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 pounds thin sliced chicken breasts
  • Kosher salt or Fresh black pepper and garlic powder for seasoning the chicken breasts
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cups (or more as needed) Panko bread crumbs
  • Vegetable or canola oil for frying
  • 12 slices mozzarella cheese
  • 12 slider rolls
  • Bang Bang Sauce

Instructions

  1. Season chicken breasts with salt pepper and garlic powder.
  2. Set up breading station with flour and cornstarch mixture, buttermilk hot sauce and egg mixture, and Panko bread crumbs.
  3. Dredge chicken in flour mixture then buttermilk mixture then bread crumbs pressing to coat.
  4. Heat oil in skillet over medium heat.
  5. Fry chicken cutlets 2-3 minutes per side until internal temperature is 165 degrees.
  6. Drain fried chicken on paper towels.
  7. Whisk Bang Bang Sauce and set aside.
  8. Cut fried chicken into smaller pieces place on slider rolls top with mozzarella cheese while warm and drizzle with Bang Bang Sauce then serve.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 450 kcal
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g + 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg

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