Description

These Easy Bang Bang Chicken Sliders are the ultimate crowd-pleaser. Juicy fried chicken bites tucked into buttery toasted buns and coated with a creamy, spicy Bang Bang sauce. Whether you’re entertaining friends or craving something bold on a weeknight, these sliders hit the spot with their perfect balance of crunch, heat, and cool lettuce freshness.

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb boneless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized chunks

1 cup buttermilk

1/2 cup cornstarch

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp paprika

Salt and pepper, to taste

Vegetable oil, for frying

Slider buns (about 6-8)

Lettuce leaves, for serving

Bang Bang Sauce:

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1/4 cup sweet chili sauce

1 tbsp sriracha (adjust to taste)

Instructions

Marinate Chicken: Place chicken chunks in a bowl with buttermilk. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Prepare Coating: Mix cornstarch, flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a shallow bowl.
Dredge and Fry: Heat oil to 350°F (175°C). Remove chicken from marinade, dredge in the flour mix, and fry in batches for 4–5 minutes until crispy and golden. Drain on paper towels.
Make Bang Bang Sauce: In a bowl, stir together mayo, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha.
Assemble Sliders: Toast slider buns. Layer lettuce on the bottom bun, add crispy chicken, and drizzle generously with Bang Bang sauce. Top with bun and serve.