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- Prepare yourself for what'll become your crowd-pleasing favorite! These bang bang chicken sliders combine crunchy chicken, gooey cheese, and a knockout sweet-hot sauce that makes everyone reach for seconds. I whipped these up for a sports gathering and now my buddies demand I bring them to every get-together!
What Makes These Exceptional
- The secret weapon is definitely that bang bang sauce - it's got sweetness, kick, and it's downright habit-forming. The chicken keeps its fantastic crunch and you can throw these together much faster than you might expect. They're great when you've got lots of mouths to feed or just want to spice up your regular dinner routine!
Grab These Items
- Tasty Buns: Pick soft ones that can handle all that sauce.
- Thin Chicken: Flatter pieces give you more crunch per bite.
- Gooey Cheese: Go with mozzarella for that perfect pull.
- Sauce Components: Mayonnaise, sriracha, sweet chili sauce, honey.
- Cooking Oil: Any type will do the trick.
Now Let's Make Them
- Whip Up Your Signature Sauce
- Combine mayonnaise, sriracha, sweet chili sauce and honey in a bowl. Go easy on the hot stuff at first - you can't take it away! Taste as you go until you're happy with it.
- Get Everything Ready
- Create your dipping lineup with flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs. Don't forget to add salt and pepper - flavor matters!
- Cook The Chicken
- Heat your oil until it's properly hot - toss in a breadcrumb to check, it should bubble right away. Cook chicken pieces separately so they don't stick together and stay super crunchy.
- Stack Your Sliders
- Cut your buns, add a piece of crispy chicken, top with cheese, then pour that amazing sauce over everything. Don't be stingy with the sauce, it's what makes these special!
- Time To Eat
- Arrange them on a big plate, put extra sauce in a small bowl, and watch how quickly they vanish!
Tips For Success
- Make sure your oil stays at the right temperature or you'll end up with oily chicken. Flatten those chicken pieces for quicker cooking. Want a healthier version? Try your air fryer instead - works like a charm! You can prep components ahead and just put everything together when you're ready to eat.
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Tasty Pairings
- These sliders go perfectly with some golden fries or tater tots. Add some tangy coleslaw to balance the heat. Throw in some raw veggies for extra crunch. And don't forget to mix up plenty of extra sauce - folks always want more for dipping!
Do-Ahead Options
- You can cook your chicken and mix your sauce the day before if you're in a rush. Just store everything separately in the fridge. When you're ready to eat, warm the chicken in your oven until it gets its crunch back, then build your fresh sliders. They'll taste just as yummy as if you made them from scratch!
Frequently Asked Questions
- → Can I prepare these early?
You can keep the chicken warm in a 325°F oven for up to an hour, or refrigerate and reheat later.
- → What's cornstarch for in breading?
It teams up with flour to make the coating extra crispy.
- → How do I make sure the chicken's cooked?
The inside should hit 165°F or cut in and check that there's no more pink.
- → Should the sauce be cold or warm?
Room temperature sauce works best so it won't cool the sliders down.
- → Can these be baked instead of fried?
It's doable, but frying makes the crispiest coating you want here.