Marinate the Chicken

Combine chicken thighs, buttermilk, and seasonings in a bowl. Let it marinate (ideally for at least 30 minutes).

Set aside.

Prep the Slaw and Cucumbers

In another bowl, mix shredded cabbage, carrots, mayo, rice vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper.

Slice cucumbers and add soy sauce, rice vinegar, fish sauce, honey (or sugar), chili crisps, and sesame oil. Mix and set aside.

Bread the Chicken

Heat oil in a pan. In a shallow dish, mix flour, cornstarch, and seasonings. - Dredge the marinated chicken in the flour mixture.

Fry the Chicken

Fry chicken for 5-6 minutes on one side and 3-5 minutes on the other until golden brown and fully cooked. Drain on paper towels.

Toast the Buns

Lightly toast the sandwich buns.

Spread Bang-Bang sauce on the bottom bun

Add chicken and brush bang bang sauce on chicken

Top with slaw and sliced cucumbers

Drizzle more sauce if desired

Add the top bun