Description
Crispy, juicy, and coated in a creamy, spicy-sweet sauce, this Crispy Bang Bang Chicken is the ultimate flavor explosion! Perfect as an appetizer, game-day snack, or served over rice for a delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional for extra heat)
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
For the Bang Bang Sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 tbsp sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp lime juice
For Garnish:
- Chopped green onions
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
Marinate the Chicken:
- In a bowl, combine chicken pieces and buttermilk. Let sit for 15-30 minutes to tenderize.
Prepare the Coating:
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne (if using).
Heat the Oil:
- In a deep skillet or pot, heat 2 inches of vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
Coat & Fry the Chicken:
- Remove chicken from buttermilk and dredge in the flour mixture, pressing to coat well.
- Fry in batches for 4-5 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Make the Bang Bang Sauce:
- In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and lime juice until smooth.
Toss & Serve:
- Drizzle or toss the crispy chicken in the Bang Bang sauce.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
Crispy, creamy, and packed with just the right amount of heat, this Bang Bang Chicken is absolutely irresistible! Serve with rice, in tacos, or as an appetizer with extra sauce for dipping.
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