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Yesica Andrews

Bang Bang Chicken Sliders: Irresistible Quick Recipe

These Bang Bang Chicken Sliders are an irresistible quick recipe combining crispy, pan-fried chicken cutlets with melty mozzarella and a spicy bang bang sauce. Perfect for fast dinners or party appetizers, this pollo loco inspired dish fits perfectly into sliders recipes chicken and family dinner ideas.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 12 sliders

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 pounds thin sliced chicken breasts
  • Kosher salt, Fresh black pepper and garlic powder for seasoning the chicken breasts
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cups (or more as needed) Panko bread crumbs
  • Vegetable or canola oil for frying
  • 12 slices mozzarella cheese
  • 12 slider rolls
  • Bang Bang Sauce

Method
 

  1. Season the chicken breasts on both sides with kosher salt, black pepper and garlic powder.
  2. Set up a breading station with flour and cornstarch mixed in one bowl, buttermilk, hot sauce and egg mixed in a second bowl, and panko bread crumbs in a third bowl.
  3. Dredge each chicken breast first in the flour mixture, tapping off excess, then dip into the buttermilk mixture letting excess drip off, and finally coat thoroughly with panko bread crumbs.
  4. Heat a thin layer of vegetable or canola oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  5. Fry the breaded chicken cutlets in batches without overcrowding, cooking 2-3 minutes per side until golden and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  6. Place cooked cutlets on a paper towel lined plate to drain while frying the rest.
  7. Whisk together the Bang Bang Sauce in a small bowl and set aside.
  8. Cut each chicken cutlet into smaller pieces, place on slider rolls, top with a slice of mozzarella cheese while warm, drizzle with Bang Bang Sauce, and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Keep cooked chicken cutlets warm in a 325°F oven for up to an hour if prepping ahead. Bring Bang Bang Sauce to room temperature before serving to avoid cooling the sliders. Use a meat thermometer or slice into a cutlet to ensure chicken is fully cooked with no pink inside.