Description
Crispy Bang Bang Chicken is a crowd-pleasing dish featuring crunchy fried chicken coated in a creamy, spicy, and slightly sweet sauce. This easy recipe blends Asian and American flavors, perfect for appetizers, rice bowls, or wraps.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- ½ cup cornstarch
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup buttermilk
- Vegetable oil, for frying
For the Bang Bang Sauce:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
Garnishes (Optional):
- Chopped green onions
- Sesame seeds
- Fresh cilantro
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Chicken Coating
- In a medium bowl, whisk together cornstarch, flour, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and paprika.
- In a separate bowl, beat the egg and mix in the buttermilk.
Step 2: Coat the Chicken
- Dip each piece of chicken into the egg mixture, then dredge it in the flour mixture to coat evenly.
- Place the coated chicken on a plate and let it rest for 5 minutes to help the coating adhere.
Step 3: Fry the Chicken
- Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep skillet or heavy-bottomed pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the chicken in batches for 4–5 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a wire rack or paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Step 4: Make the Bang Bang Sauce
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, honey, and rice vinegar until smooth.
Step 5: Coat the Chicken
- Toss the crispy fried chicken in the Bang Bang sauce until evenly coated.
- Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, or cilantro if desired.
Step 6: Serve
- Serve immediately as an appetizer or over rice for a complete meal.
Notes
- Baked Version: Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Air Fryer Method: Air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway.
- Extra Spicy: Add more Sriracha or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Healthier Option: Use Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise for the sauce.
- Vegetarian Alternative: Substitute chicken with cauliflower florets or tofu.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: appetizer, main dish
- Method: Frying, Air Frying, Baking
- Cuisine: asian-american
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