Description
Spicy bang bang chicken sliders deliver a flavor explosion that dances across taste buds with zesty Thai-inspired sauce. Crispy chicken, creamy slaw, and perfectly toasted buns promise a quick, irresistible meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Protein:
- 1 bag fully cooked breaded chicken breast chunks (Springer Mountain Farms recommended)
- 12 slices gouda cheese (or preferred cheese)
Bread and Base:
- 12 Hawaiian rolls
Sauces and Toppings:
- 1 cup Bang Bang sauce (such as Terrapin Ridge Farms)
- 8 ounces (1 stick) butter, melted
- 1/4 cup hot honey (like Red Clay Hot Sauce)
- Shredded lettuce
Instructions
- Ignite the oven to a gentle 325°F, creating the perfect warming environment for these delectable sliders.
- Prepare the chicken chunks according to package instructions, with an air fryer yielding optimal crispiness.
- Allow the chicken to cool momentarily, then transform into bite-sized morsels with precise chopping.
- Enrobe the chicken pieces completely in Bang Bang sauce, ensuring each morsel is lavishly coated.
- Craft a luscious glaze by whisking melted butter with hot honey until seamlessly combined.
- Carefully slice the Hawaiian rolls horizontally, maintaining their structural integrity as a unified block.
- Generously paint the bottom roll layer with one-third of the honey butter mixture.
- Create a creamy foundation by layering cheese slices across the buttered roll base.
- Distribute the saucy chicken evenly atop the cheese, creating a tantalizing protein blanket.
- Crown the chicken with a second layer of cheese slices for maximum melty indulgence.
- Brush the interior of the roll tops with another third of the honey butter, then gently position them.
- Lavish the exterior roll surface with the remaining honey butter for a golden, glossy finish.
- Encase the entire roll ensemble in aluminum foil, transfer to a baking sheet, and bake for 30 minutes until heated through and fragrant.
- Extract from the oven, meticulously slice into 12 individual sliders, and garnish each with a crisp lettuce accent for a refreshing crunch.
Notes
- Crisp the chicken in an air fryer for maximum crunchiness and texture, ensuring each bite delivers a satisfying crackle.
- Adjust Bang Bang sauce heat levels by mixing sriracha or hot sauce to match personal spice tolerance, creating a customized flavor profile.
- Swap Hawaiian rolls with gluten-free alternatives for those with dietary restrictions, maintaining the slider’s soft and sweet foundation.
- Prepare sliders ahead of time and refrigerate before baking, allowing flavors to meld and intensify for a more robust taste experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg