Description
These Bang Bang Chicken Sliders are a flavorful, spicy, and creamy treat perfect for parties or casual dinners. Tender baked chicken breast is shredded and tossed in a tangy, sweet, and spicy bang bang sauce, then piled onto soft slider buns with fresh green onions, cilantro, and shredded carrots for a crunchy finish. Ready in under an hour, these sliders bring a delicious fusion of flavors with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Seasoning
- 2 pounds chicken breast
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Bang Bang Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
Assembly
- 12 slider buns
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup cilantro leaves
- 1/4 cup shredded carrots
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the chicken.
- Prepare Chicken: Place the chicken breasts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Season Chicken: Drizzle the olive oil evenly over the chicken breasts. Sprinkle garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper on both sides to fully season the chicken.
- Bake Chicken: Transfer the baking sheet to the oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and is thoroughly cooked.
- Make Bang Bang Sauce: While chicken bakes, in a medium bowl whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, rice vinegar, and honey until smooth and fully blended.
- Cool and Shred Chicken: Remove chicken from oven and allow to rest about 5 minutes. Then shred into bite-sized pieces using two forks.
- Toss Chicken with Sauce: In a large bowl, toss the shredded chicken with the prepared bang bang sauce, making sure all pieces are evenly coated with the creamy, spicy sauce.
- Prepare Slider Buns: Slice the slider buns in half horizontally to create tops and bottoms for assembling.
- Assemble Sliders: Place the bottom halves on a serving platter, then spoon a generous amount of the sauced chicken onto each. Sprinkle with chopped green onions, cilantro leaves, and shredded carrots for freshness and crunch.
- Finish and Serve: Top each slider with the upper half of the bun and serve immediately while warm and flavorful.
Notes
- Make sure chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for safety.
- Adjust sriracha amount to control the heat level of the bang bang sauce.
- These sliders are best served fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.
- For extra crispness, toast slider buns lightly before assembling.
- You can substitute chicken thighs for a juicier slider option.
