Looking for a crispy, flavorful, and slightly spicy chicken dish that will leave you craving more? This Bang Bang Chicken recipe delivers the perfect balance of crunchy fried chicken tossed in a creamy, sweet, and spicy sauce. Whether served as an appetizer, over rice, or in a salad, this dish is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!
✅ Ingredients
For the Chicken:
– 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts , cut into bite-sized pieces
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
– 1/2 cup buttermilk
– 1 cup all-purpose flour
– 1/2 cup cornstarch
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– Vegetable oil (for frying)
For the Bang Bang Sauce:
– 1/2 cup mayonnaise
– 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
– 1 tablespoon Sriracha (adjust to taste)
– 1 tablespoon honey
– 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
– 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
For Garnish:
– 2 green onions, sliced
– 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Chicken:
– In a bowl, season the chicken pieces with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
– Pour the buttermilk over the chicken, toss to coat, and let marinate for 15-20 minutes.
2️⃣ Prepare the Coating:
– In a separate bowl, whisk together the **flour, cornstarch, and baking powder.
3️⃣ Coat & Fry the Chicken:
– Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep skillet or frying pan to 350°F (175°C).
– Remove the chicken from the buttermilk, letting excess drip off, then dredge in the flour mixture, coating evenly.
– Fry in batches for 4-5 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crispy.
– Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
4️⃣ Make the Bang Bang Sauce:
– In a small bowl, whisk together **mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, honey, rice vinegar, and garlic powder until smooth.
5️⃣ Toss & Serve:
– Drizzle or toss the crispy chicken in the Bang Bang sauce.
– Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
6️⃣ Enjoy!
– Serve hot with rice, coleslaw, or over a fresh salad.
– Perfect as an appetizer, main dish, or party snack!
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
✔ Crispy & Juicy – The perfect balance of crunch and tenderness.
✔Spicy & Creamy– The Bang Bang sauce is sweet, tangy, and slightly spicy.
✔ Easy to Make – Simple ingredients, big flavor!
Give this Bang Bang Chicken a try and bring restaurant-quality flavor right to your kitchen! ✨
