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Bang Bang Chicken


  • Author: Christine
  • Total Time: 40 min.

Ingredients

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For the Chicken:

  • 1 lb chicken breast 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 paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • Vegetable oil for frying

For the Bang Bang Sauce:

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
  • 2 tbsp sriracha (adjust to taste)
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp rice vinegar

Instructions

Prepare the Chicken

  1. Marinate: Place chicken pieces in a bowl with buttermilk. Let them marinate for at least 15 minutes for tender, flavorful chicken.
  2. Prepare the Coating: In a separate bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.

Coat and Fry

  1. Coat the Chicken: Remove the chicken from the buttermilk, letting excess drip off. Dredge each piece in the flour mixture, pressing to ensure a good coating.
  2. Heat the Oil: Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet or fryer to 350°F (175°C).
  3. Fry the Chicken: Fry the chicken pieces in batches, ensuring they don’t crowd the pan. Cook for 4-5 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Make the Sauce

  1. Mix Ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and rice vinegar until smooth. Adjust spice and sweetness as desired.

Combine and Serve

  1. Drizzle or Toss: Drizzle the Bang Bang sauce over the crispy chicken or toss to coat evenly.
  2. Garnish: Sprinkle with chopped green onions or sesame seeds for an extra pop of flavor and color.
  • Prep Time: 20 min.
  • Cook Time: 20 min.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4 servings
  • Calories: 420 kcal
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 2g