Bang Bang Chicken Sliders

When you need a crowd-pleasing appetizer or a fun twist on dinner, Bang Bang Chicken Sliders are the ultimate solution. These bite-sized sandwiches pack bold flavors into every mouthful—crispy chicken layered on soft slider buns, topped with creamy, spicy-sweet bang bang sauce, and finished with fresh garnishes.

The combination of textures makes these sliders irresistible: crunchy chicken, tender bread, and a silky, tangy sauce with just the right amount of heat. Whether you’re hosting game night, throwing a party, or simply craving something indulgent for dinner, this recipe checks all the boxes.

Why You’ll Love These Sliders

• Perfect for parties – easy to make in batches.
• Crispy & creamy combo – crunchy chicken pairs beautifully with smooth sauce.
• Customizable heat – adjust spice level in the bang bang sauce.
• Fun, handheld dinner idea – kids and adults love them.

Ingredients

• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into slider-sized pieces)
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup flour
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 12 slider buns
• 2 cups shredded lettuce

For Bang Bang Sauce:

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
• 2 tbsp sriracha (adjust to taste)
• 1 tbsp honey

Instructions

1. Marinate Chicken – Place chicken pieces in a bowl with buttermilk. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
2. Prepare Coating – In a shallow dish, mix flour, panko, paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne.
3. Bread Chicken – Dip marinated chicken pieces in beaten eggs, then coat with breadcrumb-flour mixture.
4. Fry Chicken – Heat oil in a skillet to 350°F (175°C). Fry chicken until golden brown and cooked through (about 4–5 minutes per side). Place on paper towels to drain.
5. Make Sauce – In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and honey until smooth.
6. Assemble Sliders – Toast slider buns lightly. Layer lettuce, crispy chicken, and drizzle generously with bang bang sauce. Top with the other half of the bun.
7. Serve – Serve warm with extra sauce on the side.

Bang Bang Chicken Sliders

Crispy chicken sliders topped with creamy, spicy-sweet bang bang sauce and fresh lettuce, perfect for parties, snacks, or fun dinners.

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Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 50 minutes mins

Servings: 12 sliders

Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Snack

Cuisine: American, Fusion

Calories: 310

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 1 lb chicken breasts cut into slider-sized pieces
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup flour
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper optional
• 2 eggs beaten
• 12 slider buns
• 2 cups lettuce shredded

Bang Bang Sauce

• 0.5 cup mayonnaise
• 0.25 cup sweet chili sauce
• 2 tbsp sriracha adjust to taste
• 1 tbsp honey

Equipment

• Mixing bowls
• Shallow dishes
• Skillet or fryer
• Paper towels

Method

 

1. Marinate chicken pieces in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes.
2. Mix flour, breadcrumbs, paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne in a shallow dish.
3. Dip chicken into beaten eggs, then coat with flour-breadcrumb mixture.
4. Fry chicken in hot oil (350°F/175°C) until golden and cooked through, about 4–5 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
5. Whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and honey to make bang bang sauce.
6. Toast slider buns lightly. Assemble with lettuce, crispy chicken, and drizzle with sauce.
7. Serve immediately with extra sauce on the side.

Notes

You can bake or air-fry the chicken instead of frying for a lighter version.

Tips & Variations

• For a lighter version, bake or air-fry the chicken instead of frying.
• Swap chicken with shrimp for Bang Bang Shrimp Sliders.
• Add pickles or coleslaw for extra crunch.
• Use brioche slider buns for a richer flavor.