Description
Crispy Bang Bang Chicken is a crunchy, flavor-packed dish featuring golden-fried chicken bites tossed in a creamy, spicy-sweet Bang Bang sauce. Perfect as an appetizer, main course, or in tacos and rice bowls. Quick, easy, and utterly delicious!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large egg
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
For the Bang Bang Sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha (adjust for spice level)
- 1 teaspoon honey or sugar (optional)
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
For Garnish:
- 2 green onions (thinly sliced)
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- Chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Place chicken in a bowl with buttermilk and marinate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 4 hours for extra tenderness).
- Prepare the Breading: In a shallow dish, whisk together flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. In another bowl, beat the egg.
- Coat the Chicken: Remove chicken from buttermilk, dip into the beaten egg, then coat in the flour mixture, pressing lightly for an even coating.
- Fry to Perfection: Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C). Fry chicken in batches for 4–5 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Drain on a wire rack.
- Make the Bang Bang Sauce: In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, honey (if using), and lime juice until smooth.
- Toss & Serve: Lightly toss crispy chicken in Bang Bang sauce or drizzle on top. Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, and cilantro. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Oven-Baked: Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Air Fryer: Cook at 375°F (190°C) for 12–15 minutes, shaking halfway.
- Extra Spicy: Add more Sriracha or cayenne pepper.
- Gluten-Free: Use a gluten-free flour blend and cornstarch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- marinate time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Appetizer
- Method: frying
- Cuisine: asian-american
Keywords: crispy chicken, Bang Bang sauce, fried chicken, spicy chicken, easy chicken recipe