Description
Sticky-sweet, crispy-fried chicken tucked into pillowy slider buns, slathered with fiery sriracha mayo. These sliders are quick, crowd-pleasing, and perfect for weeknight dinners or parties.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 1/3 cup honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp water
- 1/2 tsp cornstarch
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1–2 tbsp sriracha sauce
- 1 tsp lemon juice (optional)
- 8 slider buns or mini brioche rolls
- 1 cup shredded lettuce or cabbage
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced pickles
- Sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Slice chicken into slider-sized pieces (about 2 inches across) and pat dry.
- Set up breading station: mix flour, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in one bowl; beat eggs in a second bowl; place panko in a third bowl.
- Coat chicken in flour, dip in eggs, then press into panko. For extra crunch, repeat egg and panko steps (double dip).
- Heat 1 inch of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high until oil reaches 350°F.
- Fry chicken in batches for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp 165°F). Drain on wire rack or paper towels.
- Make honey garlic glaze: combine honey, garlic, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and water in a saucepan. Bring to simmer, stir in cornstarch slurry, and cook 2-3 minutes until thickened.
- Brush or toss fried chicken pieces in glaze while warm.
- Prepare sriracha mayo: whisk mayonnaise, sriracha, and lemon juice (if using). Adjust sriracha to taste.
- Toast slider buns (optional) for 1-2 minutes.
- Assemble sliders: spread sriracha mayo on bun, add glazed chicken, lettuce/cabbage, pickles, and extra mayo if desired. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
- Serve immediately while chicken is crispy and buns are soft.
Notes
Double-dip breading ensures extra crunch. For gluten-free, use GF flour, panko, and buns. Chicken can be baked at 425°F for 20-25 minutes for a lighter version. Keep fried chicken warm in a low oven before assembling. Customize toppings with cheese, slaw, or spicy pickles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 690
- Fat: 13
- Saturated Fat: 2.5
- Carbohydrates: 34
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 16
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