Bang Bang Chicken Sliders

Name: Bang Bang Chicken Sliders
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Total time: 30 minutes
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 pound chicken breast; 1 cup Bang Bang sauce; 12 mini slider buns; Lettuce leaves; Sliced cucumbers; Sliced jalapeños (optional); Salt and pepper to taste

By: RILEY

Published: January 28, 2025

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Why Make This Recipe

Bang Bang Chicken Sliders are perfect for gatherings or a quick meal at home. They mix crunchy, savory, and spicy flavors into a satisfying bite. The Bang Bang sauce adds a creamy and spicy kick that lifts the simple chicken slider to a new level. These sliders are easy to make, and everyone will love them!

How to Make Bang Bang Chicken Sliders

Ingredients:

1 pound chicken breast
1 cup Bang Bang sauce
12 mini slider buns
Lettuce leaves
Sliced cucumbers
Sliced jalapeños (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

Preheat the grill or stovetop pan over medium-high heat. Season the chicken breast with salt and pepper.
Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked.
Remove the chicken from the heat and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing it into smaller pieces.
In a bowl, mix the sliced chicken with Bang Bang sauce until well coated.
Assemble the sliders by placing a piece of chicken on each slider bun. Top with lettuce, cucumbers, and jalapeños, if using.
Serve immediately and enjoy!

How to Serve Bang Bang Chicken Sliders

Bang Bang Chicken Sliders can be served warm. Place them on a platter for everyone to grab. They are great for parties, picnics, or game days. Adding some extra sauce on the side can enhance the experience.

How to Store Bang Bang Chicken Sliders

If you have leftovers, store the sliders in an airtight container in the fridge. They can last for up to 3 days. To reheat, you can use the microwave or the oven. Just make sure to warm them up until heated through.

Tips to Make Bang Bang Chicken Sliders

Use fresh chicken for the best taste.
Don’t skip letting the chicken rest before slicing; it helps keep it juicy.
Feel free to adjust the spice level by adding more or less Bang Bang sauce.
You can also toast the slider buns slightly for extra texture.

Variation

You can try using shrimp or tofu instead of chicken for a different twist on this recipe. Using these options can cater to different diets or preferences while keeping the Bang Bang flavor profile.

FAQs

1. Can I use store-bought Bang Bang sauce?
Yes, you can easily use store-bought Bang Bang sauce to save time!

2. Are these sliders spicy?
They have a spicy kick from the Bang Bang sauce, but you can adjust the amount to suit your taste.

3. Can I make these sliders ahead of time?
Yes! You can prepare the chicken and sauce ahead and simply assemble the sliders when you are ready to serve.

Bang Bang Chicken Sliders

Delicious Bang Bang Chicken Sliders with a creamy and spicy sauce that makes for a perfect meal or party dish.

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

By: Riley
Category: LUNCH
Difficulty: Not specified
Cuisine: Not specified
Yield: 4 Servings
Dietary: None

Ingredients

01 1 pound chicken breast
02 1 cup Bang Bang sauce
03 12 mini slider buns
04 Lettuce leaves
05 Sliced cucumbers
06 Sliced jalapeños (optional)
07 Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Step 01

1. Preheat the grill or stovetop pan over medium-high heat. Season the chicken breast with salt and pepper.

Step 02

2. Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked.

Step 03

3. Remove the chicken from the heat and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing it into smaller pieces.

Step 04

4. In a bowl, mix the sliced chicken with Bang Bang sauce until well coated.

Step 05

5. Assemble the sliders by placing a piece of chicken on each slider bun. Top with lettuce, cucumbers, and jalapeños, if using.

Step 06

6. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Riley

Hi there I’m Riley Thompson, 42 years old, currently cooking, teaching, and experimenting from my cozy kitchen in Asheville, North Carolina. I wasn’t always a chef. In fact, I spent the first part of my adult life working in advertising in Chicago, living on takeout and black coffee. But somewhere between late nights and client deadlines, I realized that the happiest moments of my week were when I was trying to recreate my grandmother’s chicken pot pie on Sunday afternoons. That slow shift from eating to cooking sparked something deeper in me. I started small watching cooking shows, reading old cookbooks, and playing around with ingredients I barely knew how to pronounce. I burned a lot of things. I under-seasoned even more. But every time I nailed a dish. even a simple scrambled egg.I felt like I’d won a little prize. That joy never left. When I turned 30, I left my job, much to everyone’s confusion, and enrolled in a local culinary program. It was terrifying and thrilling. I wasn’t the youngest, or the fastest, but I was obsessed. After graduation, I spent a few years working in restaurants, picking up everything I could about timing, knife work, and how to stay calm when you’re ten tickets deep on a Saturday night. But it was in my own kitchen, making meals for friends and family, that I found my groove. These days, I focus on helping home cooks people just like you feel confident in the kitchen. I believe in recipes that work but also leave room for creativity. Cooking should feel like jazz, not math. I want you to taste, adjust, and make it your own. Some of the best meals I’ve ever had were “mistakes” that turned out better than the plan. I love teaching people how to use what they already have in their pantry, how to trust their palate, and how to bring a little fun into every meal. Whether it's a Tuesday night pasta or a weekend brunch with friends, my goal is to help you find the rhythm and joy in cooking without the stress. So come hang out, grab your favorite knife, and let’s cook something delicious together. Mistakes welcome. Seconds encouraged.

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