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Sprinkle kosher salt, garlic powder, and black pepper generously on both sides of the chicken to coat evenly.
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Set up three bowls: combine the flour and cornstarch in one, whisk together the buttermilk, egg, and hot sauce in a second.
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Pour panko breadcrumbs into a separate third bowl, spreading them out flat to coat the chicken easily.
04 -
Cover the chicken lightly with the flour mix, shaking off anything extra before moving on.
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Take the floured chicken and dip it into the buttermilk mixture, letting the excess drip off completely.
06 -
Press the chicken firmly into the panko to coat every side evenly.
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Pour a thin layer of vegetable oil into a skillet. Warm it on medium until it starts shimmering but isn’t smoking.
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Gently place the breaded chicken in the hot oil, frying in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding.
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Fry each piece for about 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until they’re golden and reach 165°F inside.
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Put the cooked chicken on paper towels to soak up extra oil.
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Whisk together all the ingredients for bang bang sauce until it’s smooth and ready to serve.
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Slice the warm chicken to fit the size of your slider buns for perfect portions.
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Place a cut piece of chicken on the bottoms of your slider buns while still warm.
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Lay a slice of mozzarella on each chicken piece so the warmth can soften it.
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Pour some bang bang sauce over the melting cheese and finally put the bun tops on.