Description

Bang Bang Chicken is a crispy, juicy chicken dish tossed in a creamy, spicy-sweet sauce. Perfect as an appetizer, dinner entrée, or party snack, it’s a crowd-pleasing favorite with bold flavors and a satisfying crunch.

Ingredients

1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces

1 cup buttermilk

1 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 cup cornstarch

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Vegetable oil, for frying

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1/4 cup sweet chili sauce

1 tablespoon sriracha (adjust to heat preference)

1 tablespoon honey

1 teaspoon rice vinegar

Optional: Sliced green onions

Optional: Toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

Marinate the chicken in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
In a bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to create the breading mixture.
Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep skillet or Dutch oven to 350°F (175°C).
Remove chicken from the buttermilk and dredge in the flour mixture, coating thoroughly.
Fry the chicken in batches for 4–5 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and rice vinegar until smooth to make the bang bang sauce.
Toss the hot fried chicken pieces in the sauce until evenly coated.
Serve immediately, garnished with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

Bake or air fry for a lighter version with less oil.

Swap chicken with shrimp or tofu for a different protein option.

Adjust sriracha for more or less heat based on preference.

Use panko for extra crunch in the breading.

Try leftovers in wraps or tacos for a quick meal.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Appetizer, Main Course
Method: Frying
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
Calories: 420
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 680mg
Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 18g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 25g
Cholesterol: 75mg