Bang Bang Chicken Sliders

By: CALVIN ROURKE

Published: September 16, 2025

Print Recipe
Table of Contents
Pin it Share it Send it

Why Make This Recipe

Bang Bang Chicken Sliders offer a fun and flavorful twist on the classic sliders. They’re perfect for parties, game days, or casual dinners. The crispy chicken, spicy Bang Bang sauce, and fresh toppings make these sliders irresistible. Plus, they are easy to make, which means you can impress your family and friends without too much hassle!

How to Make Bang Bang Chicken Sliders

Ingredients:

For the Chicken:

  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • Vegetable oil for frying

For the Bang Bang Sauce:

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
  • 2 tablespoons sriracha
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

For the Sliders:

  • 12 mini slider buns
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
  • 1/2 cup pickles (optional)
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)

Directions:

  1. Marinate the chicken: Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces. In a large bowl, whisk together buttermilk, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Submerge the chicken pieces in the marinade and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

  2. Make the Bang Bang sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, lime juice, and garlic powder until smooth.

  3. Breading and frying: In a shallow dish, mix flour and panko breadcrumbs. Remove the chicken from the marinade, coat each piece in the flour mixture, then fry in hot oil (about 350°F/175°C) in batches until golden and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.

  4. Assemble: Toast the slider buns. Spread Bang Bang sauce on the bottom buns, add the fried chicken, then top with lettuce, red onion, and pickles. Garnish with cilantro if desired, then cover with the top bun.

  5. Serve hot with extra sauce on the side.

How to Serve Bang Bang Chicken Sliders

Bang Bang Chicken Sliders are best served hot. You can serve them with extra Bang Bang sauce on the side for dipping. A side of fries or a light salad can also complement these delicious sliders. Enjoy them at parties or casual gatherings!

How to Store Bang Bang Chicken Sliders

If you have leftovers, you can store the sliders in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They should stay fresh for up to 2 days. Reheat in an oven or air fryer to keep them crispy before serving again.

Tips to Make Bang Bang Chicken Sliders

  • For extra crunch, you can double-dip the chicken in the buttermilk and then the flour mixture.
  • If you like it spicier, add more sriracha to the Bang Bang sauce.
  • Make sure the oil is hot enough to fry the chicken properly. Test by dropping a small piece of bread into the oil; if it bubbles and sizzles, it’s ready.

Variation

You can switch up the protein by using shrimp or tofu instead of chicken. The same marinating and frying method applies to both, creating a deliciously spicy alternative.

FAQs

  • Can I use chicken thighs instead of breasts?
    Yes, chicken thighs can work well and will give a juicier texture.

  • What can I substitute for buttermilk?
    If you don’t have buttermilk, you can mix regular milk with a tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes.

  • Can I make the sauce ahead of time?
    Yes, you can make the Bang Bang sauce a day in advance and store it in the fridge. Just give it a stir before using!

Print

Bang Bang Chicken Sliders

A fun and flavorful twist on classic sliders, featuring crispy chicken and spicy Bang Bang sauce.

Prep Time 60 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 80 minutes
  • By: Calvin Rourke
  • Category: DINNER
  • Difficulty: Not specified
  • Cuisine: Not specified
  • Yield: 12 Servings
  • Dietary: None

Ingredients

  • 01 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 02 1 cup buttermilk
  • 03 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 04 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 05 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 06 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 07 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 08 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 09 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 10 Vegetable oil for frying
  • 11 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 12 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
  • 13 2 tablespoons sriracha
  • 14 1 tablespoon honey
  • 15 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 16 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 17 12 mini slider buns
  • 18 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 19 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
  • 20 1/2 cup pickles (optional)
  • 21 Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Step 01

1. Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces. In a large bowl, whisk together buttermilk, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Submerge the chicken pieces in the marinade and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Step 02

2. In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, lime juice, and garlic powder until smooth.

Step 03

3. In a shallow dish, mix flour and panko breadcrumbs. Remove the chicken from the marinade, coat each piece in the flour mixture, then fry in hot oil (about 350°F/175°C) in batches until golden and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.

Step 04

4. Toast the slider buns. Spread Bang Bang sauce on the bottom buns, add the fried chicken, then top with lettuce, red onion, and pickles. Garnish with cilantro if desired, then cover with the top bun.