Description
These Bang Bang Chicken Sliders are quick and easy handheld delights bursting with creamy, spicy, and crunchy flavors. Ready in under 30 minutes, they combine tender shredded or crispy breaded chicken with a flavorful bang bang sauce, fresh cabbage slaw, and soft brioche buns. Perfect for appetizers, snacks, or light meals, they’re highly customizable and sure to impress guests or family with their bold taste and satisfying texture.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- Cooked shredded chicken (about 2 cups)
- Breaded chicken tenders (4–6 pieces, cooked golden and crispy)
Buns
- Brioche slider buns (6-8 buns)
Bang Bang Sauce
- Mayonnaise (1/2 cup)
- Sweet chili sauce (2 tablespoons)
- Sriracha (1-2 teaspoons, adjust to taste)
- Lime juice (1 teaspoon, plus extra for slaw)
Slaw
- Shredded cabbage (1 cup)
- Green onions, thinly sliced (2 stalks)
- Lime juice (1 teaspoon)
- Pinch of salt
Garnishes (Optional)
- Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the bang bang sauce: In a small bowl, mix together 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce, 1-2 teaspoons sriracha, and 1 teaspoon lime juice until smooth and well combined. Adjust the sriracha amount to your preferred spice level.
- Shred or cook the chicken: If using cooked chicken breasts or rotisserie chicken, finely shred about 2 cups of meat. For a crispy option, lightly bread chicken tenders and cook them until golden brown and crunchy.
- Make the slaw: In a bowl, combine 1 cup shredded cabbage, thinly sliced green onions, 1 teaspoon lime juice, and a pinch of salt. Toss well to create a fresh, crisp slaw that balances the richness of the sauce.
- Toast the buns: Lightly toast 6-8 brioche slider buns to add warmth and slight firmness, helping them hold together without becoming soggy.
- Assemble the sliders: Spread a generous layer of bang bang sauce on the bottom half of each toasted bun. Layer with shredded or breaded chicken, then spoon the cabbage slaw over the top.
- Serve and enjoy: Top with the bun tops and serve immediately while the chicken is warm and buns are soft for the best flavor and texture experience.
Notes
- Toast buns just before assembling to keep them warm and prevent sogginess.
- Use crunchy chicken tenders paired with crisp slaw for a delightful texture contrast.
- Add sriracha gradually to control the spiciness.
- Make bang bang sauce and slaw ahead to save time on serving day.
- Slice green onions and slaw ingredients thinly for even flavor distribution.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
Keywords: Bang Bang Chicken Sliders, spicy chicken sliders, appetizer, quick snack, finger food, Asian fusion sliders, easy sliders
