Description
These Bang Bang Chicken Sliders are crispy, flavorful bites of tender chicken breast coated in a crunchy panko crust and topped with melted mozzarella cheese, all nestled inside soft slider rolls and drizzled with a spicy, creamy Bang Bang sauce. Perfect as a party appetizer or a fun meal, these sliders combine bold flavors and satisfying textures for an irresistible snack or meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Breading
- 1 1/2 pounds thin sliced chicken breasts
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Fresh black pepper, to taste
- Garlic powder, to taste
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups Panko bread crumbs (or more as needed)
- Vegetable or canola oil, for frying
Assembly
- 12 slices mozzarella cheese
- 12 slider rolls
- Bang Bang Sauce (prepared separately or store-bought)
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Pat the thin sliced chicken breasts dry and evenly season both sides with kosher salt, fresh black pepper, and garlic powder. Set aside while you prepare the breading station.
- Prepare the Breading Station: In one bowl, combine flour and cornstarch. In a second bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, hot sauce, and egg. In a third bowl, place the panko bread crumbs.
- Bread the Chicken: Dredge each chicken breast first in the flour mixture, shaking off excess. Next, dip into the buttermilk mixture allowing excess to drip off. Finally, press the chicken into the panko breadcrumbs to coat thoroughly. Place the breaded chicken pieces on a plate and repeat with all pieces.
- Cook the Chicken Cutlets: In a skillet, heat a thin layer of vegetable or canola oil over medium heat until hot. Fry the breaded chicken cutlets in batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Add more oil if necessary. Cook each piece until golden brown and crisp on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side, ensuring the chicken is cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Assemble the Sliders: Place a slice of mozzarella cheese on each cooked chicken cutlet while still warm so that the cheese slightly melts. Place each cutlet on a slider roll. Drizzle with Bang Bang sauce as desired, then top with the slider bun tops. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Ensure the oil is hot enough before frying to get a crispy crust without absorbing too much oil.
- Do not overcrowd the pan to ensure even cooking and browning.
- Adjust the amount of hot sauce in the buttermilk mixture and Bang Bang sauce to your preferred spice level.
- Use thinly sliced chicken breasts for even cooking and easy biting size.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and reheat in an oven or air fryer for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
