Spicy Chicken Minis (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
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1 1/2 pounds chicken breasts, thinly sliced.
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Regular salt, cracked black pepper and powdered garlic for flavor.
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour.
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1/4 cup cornstarch.
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1 cup buttermilk.
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1 tablespoon spicy sauce.
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1 large egg.
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2 cups crunchy Panko crumbs (grab extra if needed).
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Frying oil, vegetable or canola type.
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12 slices of melty mozzarella.
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12 mini buns for sliders.
# Preparation Steps:
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Sprinkle both sides of chicken with salt, pepper and garlic powder until evenly coated.
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In your first bowl, stir flour with cornstarch, whisk egg with buttermilk and spicy sauce in second bowl, and dump bread crumbs into third bowl.
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Roll chicken in the flour mix first, dunk in wet mixture next, then cover with crumbs. Pat firmly so crumbs stick well.
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Pour oil in pan and heat to medium. Fry chicken about 2-3 minutes each side until it hits 165 degrees inside. Don't overcrowd your pan.
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Combine all bang bang sauce ingredients in a small bowl and put aside.
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Trim chicken to fit your buns, stack on rolls, add mozzarella so it melts slightly, then drizzle bang bang sauce over top.
# Additional Tips:
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You can hold these in a 325 degree oven for up to 60 minutes.
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Let your bang bang sauce sit out until it reaches room temp.
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Make sure chicken is fully cooked with no pink parts in the middle.