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Bang Bang Chicken Sliders

Crispy fried chicken sliders topped with spicy bang bang sauce and fresh coleslaw, perfect for parties and game day gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 sliders
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian Fusion
Calories: 385
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into slider-sized pieces
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup cornstarch
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper
  • vegetable oil for frying
Bang Bang Sauce
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise
  • 0.25 cup sweet chili sauce
  • 2 tbsp sriracha sauce
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp rice vinegar
Assembly
  • 12 slider buns halved
  • 2 cups coleslaw mix
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise for coleslaw
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • pickle slices optional

Equipment

  • Large pot or deep fryer
  • Mixing bowls
  • Thermometer
  • Paper towels

Method
 

  1. Marinate chicken pieces in buttermilk for at least 2 hours or overnight in the refrigerator.
  2. Whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and rice vinegar to make bang bang sauce. Refrigerate.
  3. Combine coleslaw mix with mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  4. Mix flour, cornstarch, and all spices in a large bowl for breading mixture.
  5. Heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C) in a large pot or deep fryer.
  6. Remove chicken from buttermilk and dredge in seasoned flour mixture, pressing to coat well.
  7. Fry chicken in batches for 6-8 minutes until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  8. Lightly toast slider buns and assemble with bang bang sauce, fried chicken, and coleslaw.

Notes

For best results, maintain oil temperature at 350°F throughout frying process. Chicken can be marinated up to 24 hours in advance. Bang bang sauce can be made 2 days ahead.