Irresistible Chicken Sliders Recipe for Your Next Gathering
- Ingredients
- Directions
- Nutrition Facts (per serving)
- Photos of Bang Bang Chicken Sliders
- You’ll Also Love
- Common Questions
- Ready to Slide Into Snack Heaven?
So you’re on the hunt for a chicken sliders recipe that actually delivers—one that’ll knock the socks off your friends during your next get-together? Let me guess: you’re tired of overcooked chicken, bland buns, and limp lettuce, right? Oh, I’ve totally been there—seriously, not all sliders are made equal. Lucky for you, I’ve been obsessed with perfecting these Bang Bang Chicken Sliders lately (yes, spicy and creamy at the same time). They’re basically all I’ve been talking about—ask anybody in my family. And if you’re as nuts about finger foods as I am, don’t forget to check the Chicken section for even more crowd-pleasers. You can find all my messy cooking adventures on my author page if you’re in the mood to laugh at my kitchen mistakes.
Ingredients
Alright, here’s the no-nonsense stuff you’ll need for this chicken sliders recipe. Let’s keep it manageable because, honestly, who has time for six different shopping trips?
- 1 pound chicken tenders (boneless, skinless)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 ½ cups panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup flour (all-purpose, don’t sweat it)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt (or, you know, to taste)
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- Slider buns (12, preferably squishy ones like Hawaiian rolls)
- 1 cup coleslaw mix (bagged is A-OK)
- ½ cup mayo
- 3-4 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce (again, adjust as you see fit)
- Chopped green onion (totally optional, but it looks fancy)
Seriously, nothing weird or hard to pronounce. Just simple stuff, all from your regular old grocery store.
Directions
I like to break it down real simple so you can almost do this with your eyes closed (but please, don’t).
- Marinate your chicken in the buttermilk for at least 30 minutes. Overnight is great, but who plans that far ahead?
- Mix your flour, panko, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a big bowl.
- Dip your marinated chicken in the flour-panko mix. Get ’em nice and coated!
- Pop the chicken in a skillet with hot oil. Fry until golden—should only take about 3 minutes per side. Don’t wander off, these cook fast.
- Mix up your coleslaw with the mayo, sweet chili sauce, and hot sauce. Taste as you go—some like it hotter!
- Slice your slider buns. Throw the cooked chicken on the bottom, top with a big spoonful of slaw, sprinkle some green onion, slap the lid on.
- Line those up on a platter and just stand back. People get grabby.
Trust me—this is the easiest, “why didn’t I try this sooner?” chicken sliders recipe ever.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Now, let’s not pretend these are health food, but I get it—we all wanna know. This is just an estimate since I’m not a calculator:
- Calories: about 250
- Protein: 13g
- Carbs: 21g
- Fat: 10g
- Sugar: 5g
So yeah, little indulgent but not a total gut bomb. They’re pretty filling for their size, and you can use light mayo if you’re feeling virtuous. I mean—sometimes you gotta live a little!
“I made these last Friday for game night and, no kidding, they vanished before halftime. Even the picky eaters went back for seconds. Will definitely make again!” – Janet H.
Photos of Bang Bang Chicken Sliders
I know you probably scroll right past paragraphs looking for the food pics (I totally do). Here’s what these beauties look like—crispy chicken peeking out from under a wild tangle of slaw. Trust me, your friends will be staring at the platter, then at you, like, “Wait, YOU made these?” Bragging rights = unlocked.
You’ll Also Love
If you’re drooling for more, the Chicken category has a whole batch of easy dinner ideas and party eats. Honestly, this chicken sliders recipe is just the tip of the iceberg. My kitchen is an chaos of bread crumbs and hot sauce, and I’ve documented every glorious mess over on my author page too. Not to hype myself up, but if I could bring one appetizer to a party for the rest of my life, these sliders are fighting for the top spot.
And just in case you want to change up the sides (or the main event), you could pair them with sweet potato fries, kettle chips, or—controversial option—dill pickles and ranch for dipping!
- Sweet potato fries: oven-baked, salty, sweet, easy
- Kettle chips: adds a crazy crunch, fan favorite
- Dill pickles and ranch: surprising hit at my last family BBQ
Don’t overthink it. These pair well with almost anything snacky and cold drinks are a must.
Common Questions
Can I bake the chicken instead of frying? Yep! Bake at 425F for about 15-18 minutes, flip halfway. They won’t be quite as crispy, but way less mess.
What buns work best? Soft Hawaiian rolls are my go-to. But I’ve also used potato slider buns and those work just as well.
How spicy are these, really? It depends on your hot sauce. You can totally dial it back if you have spice-sensitive folks around, or crank it if everyone’s wild.
Can I prep ahead for a party? Oh, for sure. Fry the chicken ahead, toss the slaw right before serving, assemble when ready. They hold up well—just don’t do it too far in advance or they get soggy.
Are leftovers any good? Actually, yes! Even cold they’re super snackable. Just pop ’em in the toaster oven for a quick warm-up if you can wait that long.
Ready to Slide Into Snack Heaven?
So if you crave something that’s finger-licking, a little spicy, and always crowd-approved, this chicken sliders recipe is gonna be your party secret weapon. Honestly—I’ve tested everything from the wildly popular Chicken Sliders Recipe (with Hawaiian Rolls) | The Kitchn to the legendary Bang Bang Chicken Sliders Recipe and even the bold Nashville Hot Chicken Sliders – My Modern Cookery for spicy inspiration, but these homemade sliders just hit different. Give ’em a go at your next gathering and let me know if anyone manages to eat just one (I’m betting nope). Snap a pic and send it my way—I wanna see those proud slider moments!
Bang Bang Chicken Sliders
Ingredients
Method
- Marinate the chicken in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes (overnight is great if you can plan ahead).
- In a big bowl, mix together flour, panko, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Dip marinated chicken tenders in the flour-panko mixture until well coated.
- In a skillet with hot oil, fry the chicken until golden brown—about 3 minutes per side.
- Combine coleslaw mix with mayo, sweet chili sauce, and hot sauce. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Slice slider buns in half. Layer the cooked chicken on the bottom half, top generously with coleslaw, sprinkle with green onion, and place the top bun.
- Arrange the sliders on a platter and serve immediately.
