Description
Crispy, flavorful Bang Bang Chicken made with tender chicken bites coated in a crunchy crust and tossed in a creamy, spicy sauce. This Asian-inspired dish is perfect for a delicious dinner or as a crowd-pleasing appetizer.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 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
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Place chicken in buttermilk; marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare Coating: Mix cornstarch, flour, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Fry the Chicken: Dredge marinated chicken in the coating; fry until golden and crispy.
- Make the Bang Bang Sauce: Whisk together mayo, chili sauce, Sriracha, honey, and vinegar.
- Toss and Serve: Coat fried chicken in sauce; garnish with green onions or sesame seeds.
Notes
- You can also air-fry or bake the chicken for a lighter version.
- Serve over rice, lettuce, or in tacos for a twist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
