Bang Bang Chicken Sliders

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Here’s a recipe for Bang Bang Chicken Sliders featuring crispy chicken, a creamy, spicy-sweet sauce, and soft slider buns. These are perfect for parties, game days, or a fun family dinner!

Bang Bang Chicken Sliders

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

  • 1 lb (450g) chicken tenders or chicken breast, cut into slider-sized pieces
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup cornstarch
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • Vegetable oil, for frying

For the Bang Bang Sauce:

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 3 tbsp sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tbsp sriracha (adjust for spice level)
  • 1 tbsp honey or sugar

For the Sliders:

  • 8 slider buns or small rolls
  • Lettuce leaves
  • Sliced cucumbers or pickles (optional)
  • Sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. Prep the Chicken:

  1. Pat the chicken dry and cut into slider-sized pieces.
  2. In a shallow dish, mix the flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Dip each piece of chicken into the beaten eggs, then coat them in the flour mixture. Shake off any excess.

2. Fry the Chicken:

  1. Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  2. Fry the chicken in batches for 4-5 minutes per side, until golden brown and fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F or 74°C).
  3. Remove and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.

3. Make the Bang Bang Sauce:

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and honey until smooth. Adjust sweetness and spice to your preference.

4. Assemble the Sliders:

  1. Lightly toast the slider buns if desired.
  2. Spread a generous layer of bang bang sauce on the bottom bun.
  3. Add a piece of crispy chicken, a lettuce leaf, and sliced cucumber or pickles (if using).
  4. Drizzle more bang bang sauce on top and cover with the top bun.

5. Serve:
Place the sliders on a serving platter, sprinkle with sesame seeds or green onions if desired, and serve immediately.

These Bang Bang Chicken Sliders pack bold flavors and are sure to be a hit at your next gathering!

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