Bang Bang Chicken Sliders – Crispy, Spicy & Addictively Good in 30 Minutes

🎉 Introduction

These Bang Bang Chicken Sliders are about to become your favorite quick-and-craveable appetizer, lunch, or dinner option. Featuring crispy panko-crusted chicken breasts, nestled into fluffy slider buns and topped with creamy, spicy bang bang sauce and crunchy lettuce, this 30-minute recipe is pure handheld flavor joy.

They’re easy enough for weeknights, fun enough for parties, and customizable to suit both heat-lovers and spice-wimps alike. Let’s dive in!

🧰 Equipment Needed

• Shallow bowls for breading
• Medium skillet or frying pan
• Tongs or slotted spatula
• Paper towels
• Knife and cutting board
• Mixing bowl (for sauce)
• Whisk or fork
• Baking sheet (if toasting buns)

🛒 Ingredients

🥩 Chicken & Coating:

• 2 chicken breasts, thinly sliced or pounded and cut into slider-sized portions
• 1 egg
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs

🍞 Buns & Garnish:

• Slider buns, toasted if desired
• Lettuce, shredded or whole leaves

🌶️ Bang Bang Sauce:

• ¼ cup mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
• 1 tbsp sriracha
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar

👩‍🍳 Directions

Step 1: Prep the Chicken

1. Slice or pound the chicken breasts into slider-size portions, about 2–3 inches across and ½-inch thick.
2. Season lightly with salt and pepper.

Step 2: Set Up the Breading Station

1. In three shallow bowls:
   • Bowl 1: Add flour
   • Bowl 2: Beat egg
   • Bowl 3: Add panko breadcrumbs
2. Dredge each chicken piece in flour, dip into the egg, then press into panko until fully coated.

Step 3: Cook the Chicken

1. Heat a thin layer of oil in a skillet over medium heat.
2. Fry chicken pieces 3–4 minutes per side, or until golden and fully cooked (internal temp 165°F).
3. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels.

Step 4: Make the Bang Bang Sauce

1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together:
   • Mayonnaise
   • Sweet chili sauce
   • Sriracha
   • Rice vinegar
2. Mix until smooth. Taste and adjust spice level if needed.

Step 5: Assemble the Sliders

1. Toast the slider buns if desired.
2. Spread bang bang sauce on each bun.
3. Layer with lettuce, crispy chicken, and a drizzle more sauce.
4. Top with the bun and get ready to devour!

🍽️ Servings & Timing

• Servings: 6 sliders
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 25–30 minutes

🧊 Storage & Reheating

Refrigerator:

• Store cooked chicken and sauce separately. Chicken stays good for 3–4 days in an airtight container.

Freezer:

• Breaded and cooked chicken can be frozen for up to 2 months. Reheat in the oven or air fryer to retain crispiness.

Reheating Tips:

• Reheat chicken at 375°F for 10–12 minutes in the oven or 6 minutes in the air fryer.

🥄 Variations

• Air Fryer Version: Air fry at 390°F for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway.
• Spice Control: Skip the sriracha for a milder sauce or use gochujang for a twist.
• Gluten-Free: Use GF flour and GF panko or crushed rice cereal.
• Add Pickles: For extra tang, add pickled onions or sliced dill pickles.
• Keto Option: Swap breadcrumbs for crushed pork rinds.
• Toppings Galore: Add avocado, slaw, or sliced cucumbers for texture.
• Buffalo Style: Sub the sauce with buffalo and ranch dressing.
• Bigger Buns?: Turn these into full-size sandwiches with larger chicken pieces.
• Vegetarian Version: Use crispy tofu or cauliflower.
• Asian Twist: Add a splash of soy sauce or sesame oil to the bang bang sauce.

❓ 10 FAQs

1. Can I use chicken thighs?
Yes! Boneless thighs work great and stay juicy.

2. Is bang bang sauce spicy?
It’s mildly spicy. You can adjust the sriracha to taste.

3. What if I don’t have sweet chili sauce?
Mix honey with a little sriracha or hot sauce as a substitute.

4. Can I bake the chicken instead of frying?
Absolutely. Bake at 400°F for 20–25 minutes or until golden and cooked through.

5. What lettuce is best?
Crisp romaine or butter lettuce both work beautifully.

6. Can I prep ahead of time?
Yes. Bread the chicken in advance and refrigerate it until you’re ready to cook.

7. What’s the best oil for frying?
Vegetable or canola oil with a high smoke point.

8. Are these good for parties?
They’re perfect for game day, BBQs, or birthday buffets.

9. Can I use store-bought bang bang sauce?
Sure, but homemade tastes fresher and lets you control the flavor.

10. Can I double the recipe?
Yes! This recipe scales up easily for a crowd.

🏁 Conclusion

These Bang Bang Chicken Sliders are the ultimate balance of crispy texture, creamy heat, and cool crunch. They come together quickly, deliver on flavor, and leave everyone reaching for seconds.

Whether you’re serving them up at a party, packing them for lunch, or turning them into dinner, these sliders are guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser. So simple, so bold, so bangin’!

Adam

Bang Bang Chicken Sliders – Crispy, Spicy & Addictively Good in 30 Minutes

These Bang Bang Chicken Sliders are about to become your favorite quick-and-craveable appetizer, lunch, or dinner option. Featuring crispy panko-crusted chicken breasts, nestled into fluffy slider buns and topped with creamy, spicy bang bang sauce and crunchy lettuce, this 30-minute recipe is pure handheld flavor joy. They’re easy enough for weeknights, fun enough for parties, and customizable to suit both heat-lovers and spice-wimps alike. Let’s dive in!

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Servings: 6 sliders

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

🥩 Chicken & Coating:

• 2 chicken breasts thinly sliced or pounded and cut into slider-sized portions
• 1 egg
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs

🍞 Buns & Garnish:

• Slider buns toasted if desired
• Lettuce shredded or whole leaves

🌶️ Bang Bang Sauce:

• ¼ cup mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
• 1 tbsp sriracha
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar

Equipment

• Shallow bowls for breading
• Medium skillet or frying pan
• Tongs or slotted spatula
• Paper towels
• Knife and cutting board
• Mixing bowl (for sauce)
• Whisk or fork
• Baking sheet (if toasting buns)

Method

 

Step 1: Prep the Chicken

1. Slice or pound the chicken breasts into slider-size portions, about 2–3 inches across and ½-inch thick.
2. Season lightly with salt and pepper.

Step 2: Set Up the Breading Station

1. In three shallow bowls:
2. Bowl 1: Add flour
3. Bowl 2: Beat egg
4. Bowl 3: Add panko breadcrumbs
5. Dredge each chicken piece in flour, dip into the egg, then press into panko until fully coated.

Step 3: Cook the Chicken

1. Heat a thin layer of oil in a skillet over medium heat.
2. Fry chicken pieces 3–4 minutes per side, or until golden and fully cooked (internal temp 165°F).
3. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels.

Step 4: Make the Bang Bang Sauce

1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together:
2. Mayonnaise
3. Sweet chili sauce
4. Sriracha
5. Rice vinegar
6. Mix until smooth. Taste and adjust spice level if needed.

Step 5: Assemble the Sliders

1. Toast the slider buns if desired.
2. Spread bang bang sauce on each bun.
3. Layer with lettuce, crispy chicken, and a drizzle more sauce.
4. Top with the bun and get ready to devour!

Notes

🧊 Storage & Reheating
Refrigerator:

Store cooked chicken and sauce separately. Chicken stays good for 3–4 days in an airtight container.

Freezer:

Breaded and cooked chicken can be frozen for up to 2 months. Reheat in the oven or air fryer to retain crispiness.

Reheating Tips:

Reheat chicken at 375°F for 10–12 minutes in the oven or 6 minutes in the air fryer.

🥄 Variations
Air Fryer Version: Air fry at 390°F for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway.

Spice Control: Skip the sriracha for a milder sauce or use gochujang for a twist.

Gluten-Free: Use GF flour and GF panko or crushed rice cereal.

Add Pickles: For extra tang, add pickled onions or sliced dill pickles.

Keto Option: Swap breadcrumbs for crushed pork rinds.

Toppings Galore: Add avocado, slaw, or sliced cucumbers for texture.

Buffalo Style: Sub the sauce with buffalo and ranch dressing.

Bigger Buns?: Turn these into full-size sandwiches with larger chicken pieces.

Vegetarian Version: Use crispy tofu or cauliflower.

Asian Twist: Add a splash of soy sauce or sesame oil to the bang bang sauce.

❓ 10 FAQs
1. Can I use chicken thighs?
Yes! Boneless thighs work great and stay juicy.

2. Is bang bang sauce spicy?
It’s mildly spicy. You can adjust the sriracha to taste.

3. What if I don’t have sweet chili sauce?
Mix honey with a little sriracha or hot sauce as a substitute.

4. Can I bake the chicken instead of frying?
Absolutely. Bake at 400°F for 20–25 minutes or until golden and cooked through.

5. What lettuce is best?
Crisp romaine or butter lettuce both work beautifully.

6. Can I prep ahead of time?
Yes. Bread the chicken in advance and refrigerate it until you’re ready to cook.

7. What’s the best oil for frying?
Vegetable or canola oil with a high smoke point.

8. Are these good for parties?
They’re perfect for game day, BBQs, or birthday buffets.

9. Can I use store-bought bang bang sauce?
Sure, but homemade tastes fresher and lets you control the flavor.

10. Can I double the recipe?
Yes! This recipe scales up easily for a crowd.

🏁 Conclusion
These Bang Bang Chicken Sliders are the ultimate balance of crispy texture, creamy heat, and cool crunch. They come together quickly, deliver on flavor, and leave everyone reaching for seconds.

Whether you’re serving them up at a party, packing them for lunch, or turning them into dinner, these sliders are guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser. So simple, so bold, so bangin’!