Description
Get ready to wow your taste buds with Crispy Bang Bang Chicken! These crunchy, golden bites are tossed in a creamy, sweet, and spicy sauce that’s utterly addictive. Perfect as an appetizer, party snack, or main dish!
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Vegetable oil, for frying
For the Bang Bang Sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 tbsp sriracha (adjust for spice preference)
- 1 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Place chicken pieces in a bowl and pour the buttermilk over them. Let them marinate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 4 hours for more tenderness).
- Prepare the Coating: In a shallow dish, mix flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Coat the Chicken: Remove chicken from buttermilk, letting excess drip off. Dredge each piece in the flour mixture, ensuring an even coat.
- Fry the Chicken: Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep skillet or pot over medium-high heat. Fry chicken in batches for 3–4 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
- Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and honey. Adjust spice and sweetness to taste.
- Toss and Serve: Gently toss the crispy chicken in the bang bang sauce until coated, or serve the sauce on the side for dipping.
Notes
- For a healthier option, bake the coated chicken at 400°F (200°C) for 20–25 minutes or air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 15–18 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Add a squeeze of fresh lime juice to the sauce for extra zing!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ~4 oz chicken with sauce
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 85mg