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bang bang chicken sliders

Crispy Bang Bang Chicken Sliders

5 from 1 vote
These Bang Bang Chicken Sliders feature crispy buttermilk-fried chicken pieces tossed in a creamy, sweet, and spicy chili sauce, served on toasted brioche buns. They are better than takeout and ready in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Appetizer, dinner
Cuisine: American, Asian Fusion
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 2-inch pieces Or breasts if preferred
  • 1 cup buttermilk For tenderizing
  • 1 cup cornstarch For crispy coating
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder Seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder Seasoning
  • ½ cup mayonnaise Sauce base
  • ¼ cup sweet Thai chili sauce Sweetness and tang
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha Adjust for heat
  • 1 teaspoon honey Optional for extra sweetness
  • 8 brioche slider buns Lightly toasted
  • 2 tablespoon green onions, sliced For garnish
  • Vegetable oil For frying

Equipment

  • 1 Dutch oven or deep pan For frying
  • 1 Whisk For mixing sauce
  • 2 Mixing bowls For marinade and sauce
  • 1 Tongs For handling chicken

Method
 

  1. Whisk buttermilk, salt, and pepper in a bowl, then add chicken pieces to soak for 15 minutes.
    marinating chicken in buttermilk for sliders
  2. Mix cornstarch, garlic powder, and onion powder in a shallow dish.
  3. Remove chicken from buttermilk and press firmly into the cornstarch mixture to coat.
    dredging chicken in cornstarch coating
  4. Fry chicken in 350°F oil for 4–5 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
  5. Whisk mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, and honey in a large bowl.
  6. Toss the hot fried chicken in the sauce until evenly coated.
  7. Place chicken on buns, top with green onions and sesame seeds, and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 2slidersCalories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 22gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 4.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 890mgPotassium: 320mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Assemble the sliders immediately before serving to keep the chicken crispy. If making for a crowd, keep the fried chicken warm in a 200°F oven and sauce right before plating.

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