Description
Crispy–tender bang bang chicken tucked in soft slider buns with a creamy sweet-chili–sriracha sauce. Fast, family-friendly, and perfect for game day or busy weeknights.
Ingredients
BANG BANG SAUCE
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup Thai sweet chili sauce
1–2 tbsp sriracha (to taste)
1 tbsp honey
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
Pinch fine salt
CHICKEN
1 1/4 lb (565g) boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut in 12 slider-size pieces
1/2 tsp fine salt + 1/4 tsp black pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp paprika (or smoked paprika)
2 tbsp cornstarch
1–2 tbsp avocado or olive oil
TO BUILD
12 slider buns (brioche or Hawaiian style)
1 1/2 cups shredded lettuce or coleslaw mix
1 small cucumber, thinly sliced (or dill pickle slices)
2 green onions, thinly sliced
Sesame seeds, optional
Instructions
1. Make the sauce: whisk mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, lime juice, and a pinch of salt. Set aside.
2. Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Toss with cornstarch to coat lightly.
3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Sear chicken 3–4 min per side until browned and cooked through (165°F/74°C). Transfer to a plate and rest 2 minutes.
4. Toast slider buns cut-side down in the hot skillet 30–60 seconds until golden.
5. Build: add a little sauce to the bottom bun, pile lettuce/coleslaw, nestle a piece of chicken, drizzle more sauce, and top with cucumber/pickles and green onions. Sprinkle sesame seeds if using; cap with top bun.
6. Serve immediately with extra sauce and lime wedges.
Notes
Air fryer option: toss chicken with 1 tsp oil; air fry at 400°F/200°C for 10–12 min, flipping halfway.
Baked option: sheet pan at 425°F/220°C for 12–15 min, broil 1–2 min to crisp.
Spicy level: increase sriracha to taste or add chili flakes.
Make-ahead: sauce keeps 5–7 days au frigo. Cook chicken up to 2 jours d’avance; réchauffer doucement.
Swaps: shrimp or crispy tofu for variety. Gluten-free: use GF buns and GF sweet chili sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Chicken, Sandwiches
- Method: Stovetop, One-Pan, Air Fryer (option)
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: bang bang chicken sliders, sweet chili sriracha sauce, easy weeknight dinner, party sandwiches