Description
Enjoy the perfect blend of crunchy, flavorful chicken with a spicy kick in this delicious Crispy Bang Bang Chicken recipe. Coated in a crispy batter and smothered in a sweet and tangy Bang Bang sauce, this Asian-inspired dish is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
For the Bang Bang Sauce:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Chopped green onions and sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Place the chicken in buttermilk, marinate for 30 minutes to 4 hours.
- Prepare the Coating: Mix flour, cornstarch, and seasonings in a bowl.
- Fry the Chicken: Dredge marinated chicken in flour mixture, fry until golden brown.
- Make the Bang Bang Sauce: Whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and honey.
- Toss and Serve: Coat fried chicken in sauce, garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- You can use Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise for a lighter sauce.
- Adjust sriracha to control the spiciness.
- For air fryer preparation, cook dredged chicken at 400°F for 12–15 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups chicken
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 740 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
