Bang Bang Chicken Sliders
These crispy Bang Bang Chicken Sliders are packed with golden-fried chicken, melted mozzarella, and a creamy, spicy-sweet sauce on fluffy slider rolls—perfect for family dinners, parties, or casual weekends.
For the Chicken:
- 1½ pounds thin-sliced chicken breasts
- Kosher salt to taste
- Fresh black pepper to taste
- Garlic powder to taste
For the Breading:
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs or more as needed
- Vegetable or canola oil for frying
For Assembly:
- 12 slices mozzarella cheese
- 12 slider rolls
- Bang Bang sauce prepared separately – mayo, sweet chili sauce, sriracha
Pat chicken dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
Set up three bowls: flour + cornstarch in one, whisked buttermilk + hot sauce + egg in the second, and panko in the third.
Dredge chicken in flour mix, dip in buttermilk, then coat with panko. Press to adhere and set aside.
Heat a thin layer of oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry chicken in batches, 3–4 mins per side, until golden and cooked. Drain on paper towels.
Mix ½ cup mayo, ¼ cup sweet chili sauce, and 1–2 tsp sriracha. Adjust to taste.
Cut chicken to fit rolls. Layer on buns with mozzarella slices, drizzle with sauce, and top with bun.
Enjoy immediately while cheese is melty and chicken stays crispy.