Bang Bang Chicken Sliders
Bang Bang Chicken Sliders
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 2 chicken breasts, medium, about 1 pound total raw weight
- 1 teaspoon salt, to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder, to taste
- 1 teaspoon black pepper, to taste
For the Breading
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, large, beaten
- 2 cups cornflakes, crushed
For the Bang Bang Sauce
- 1/2 cup non-fat Greek yogurt
- 3 tablespoons light mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 teaspoon sriracha, optional
- 1 pinch salt
For Assembly
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded coleslaw mix
- 4 slider buns
- 1 cooking spray, light, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Heavily season both sides of the raw chicken breasts with salt, garlic powder, and black pepper.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Prepare three separate stations for breading: one shallow dish with 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, a second shallow dish with 2 beaten large eggs, and a third shallow dish with 2 cups crushed cornflakes.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Dip each seasoned chicken breast into the flour, ensuring it is fully coated. Shake off any excess flour.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Next, dip the floured chicken breast into the beaten eggs, coating completely and allowing any excess to drip off.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Finally, dip the egg-coated chicken breast into the crushed cornflakes, pressing firmly to ensure it is nicely and fully coated on all sides.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Place the breaded chicken breasts into an air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring they are not overcrowded.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Spray the chicken with a light coating of cooking spray.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Air fry at 400°F for 15 minutes, flipping the chicken halfway through the cooking time to ensure even crisping and cooking.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 400
- 9
While the chicken is air frying, prepare the Bang Bang Sauce: In a medium bowl, combine 1/2 cup non-fat Greek yogurt, 3 tablespoons light mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce, 1 teaspoon sriracha (if using), and a pinch of salt. Mix until well combined and smooth.
⏱️ 5 min
- 10
Once the chicken is cooked through and golden brown, carefully remove it from the air fryer. Brush both sides of the cooked chicken with 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce.
⏱️ 2 min
- 11
Prepare the slaw: In a separate bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups shredded coleslaw mix with 1/4 cup of the prepared Bang Bang Sauce. Toss until the coleslaw is evenly coated.
⏱️ 2 min
- 12
To assemble the sliders: Lightly toast the slider buns if desired. Place a piece of the sweet chili-coated chicken on the bottom half of each slider bun.
⏱️ 1 min
- 13
Top the chicken with a generous spoonful of the Bang Bang coleslaw. This step is optional but highly recommended for optimal flavor and texture.
⏱️ 1 min
- 14
Place the top half of the slider bun onto the assembled slider.
⏱️ 1 min
- 15
The Bang Bang Chicken Sliders are now ready to enjoy. Optionally, serve with any remaining Bang Bang Sauce on the side for dipping.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Bang Bang Chicken Sliders
For the Chicken
- 2 chicken breasts, medium, about 1 pound total raw weight
- 1 teaspoon salt, to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder, to taste
- 1 teaspoon black pepper, to taste
For the Breading
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, large, beaten
- 2 cups cornflakes, crushed
For the Bang Bang Sauce
- 1/2 cup non-fat Greek yogurt
- 3 tablespoons light mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 teaspoon sriracha, optional
- 1 pinch salt
For Assembly
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded coleslaw mix
- 4 slider buns
- 1 cooking spray, light, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Heavily season both sides of the raw chicken breasts with salt, garlic powder, and black pepper.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Prepare three separate stations for breading: one shallow dish with 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, a second shallow dish with 2 beaten large eggs, and a third shallow dish with 2 cups crushed cornflakes.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Dip each seasoned chicken breast into the flour, ensuring it is fully coated. Shake off any excess flour.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Next, dip the floured chicken breast into the beaten eggs, coating completely and allowing any excess to drip off.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Finally, dip the egg-coated chicken breast into the crushed cornflakes, pressing firmly to ensure it is nicely and fully coated on all sides.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Place the breaded chicken breasts into an air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring they are not overcrowded.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Spray the chicken with a light coating of cooking spray.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Air fry at 400°F for 15 minutes, flipping the chicken halfway through the cooking time to ensure even crisping and cooking.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 400 - 9
While the chicken is air frying, prepare the Bang Bang Sauce: In a medium bowl, combine 1/2 cup non-fat Greek yogurt, 3 tablespoons light mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce, 1 teaspoon sriracha (if using), and a pinch of salt. Mix until well combined and smooth.
⏱️ 5 min - 10
Once the chicken is cooked through and golden brown, carefully remove it from the air fryer. Brush both sides of the cooked chicken with 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce.
⏱️ 2 min - 11
Prepare the slaw: In a separate bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups shredded coleslaw mix with 1/4 cup of the prepared Bang Bang Sauce. Toss until the coleslaw is evenly coated.
⏱️ 2 min - 12
To assemble the sliders: Lightly toast the slider buns if desired. Place a piece of the sweet chili-coated chicken on the bottom half of each slider bun.
⏱️ 1 min - 13
Top the chicken with a generous spoonful of the Bang Bang coleslaw. This step is optional but highly recommended for optimal flavor and texture.
⏱️ 1 min - 14
Place the top half of the slider bun onto the assembled slider.
⏱️ 1 min - 15
The Bang Bang Chicken Sliders are now ready to enjoy. Optionally, serve with any remaining Bang Bang Sauce on the side for dipping.
⏱️ 1 min