Crispy Bang Bang Sliders (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Chicken Ingredients
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1 1/2 pounds of thinly sliced chicken breast
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Seasoning: kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder
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1/2 cup of plain flour
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1/4 cup cornstarch
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1 cup buttermilk
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1 tablespoon hot sauce
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1 large egg
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2+ cups of Panko breadcrumbs for coating
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Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
→ Slider Ingredients
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12 slices of fresh mozzarella
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12 soft sliders buns
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Bang bang sauce (prepared earlier)
# Instructions:
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Sprinkle salt, pepper, and garlic powder evenly over both sides of the chicken. Set up your breading station in three bowls: flour with cornstarch in one, buttermilk mixed with egg and hot sauce in another, and the breadcrumbs in a third.
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Grab each piece of seasoned chicken and dip it in flour first (dust off extras), next into the buttermilk mix (let the excess drip off), then push it into the Panko crumbs so it sticks well. Cover completely for a crispy finish.
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Warm a small layer of oil in a skillet on medium heat. Once it's hot and shimmering, fry your breaded chicken in portions, leaving space between pieces. Cook to a golden crust on each side. Place them on a paper-towel-lined plate as they finish.
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While the chicken rests, stir together your bang bang sauce in a little bowl until smooth.
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Trim the chicken to fit the buns, layer with fresh mozzarella slices (while warm to soften the cheese), drizzle bang bang sauce on top, and serve them fresh and crispy!
# Notes:
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To prep ahead, you can warm the chicken in a 325°F oven for up to an hour or reheat it in the same way.
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Let the bang bang sauce sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes before you serve it.