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Bang Bang Chicken Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Bang Bang Chicken recipe features crispy fried chicken bites coated in a spicy, creamy sauce combining mayonnaise, sweet chili, hot sauce, and honey for a perfect balance of heat and sweetness. Ideal as a flavorful appetizer or main dish, it’s a crowd-pleaser that’s easy to prepare in under an hour.


Ingredients

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Bang Bang Sauce

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce (such as Sriracha)
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Chicken

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce (such as Sriracha)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup buttermilk (or more, as needed)
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • Vegetable oil, for frying


Instructions

  1. Make Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, hot sauce, and honey. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate until ready to serve to allow the flavors to meld.
  2. Prepare Chicken: In a medium bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, hot sauce, egg, and buttermilk. Whisk until smooth. Add the bite-sized chicken pieces and toss until they are evenly coated with the batter.
  3. Bread Chicken: Place panko breadcrumbs in a separate bowl. Dredge each coated chicken piece thoroughly in the breadcrumbs, ensuring a full, even coating for a crispy texture.
  4. Fry Chicken: Heat about ½ inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the breaded chicken pieces carefully in batches, avoiding overcrowding. Fry the chicken for approximately 3 minutes on each side or until the exterior is golden brown and the chicken is cooked through. Transfer the fried pieces to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
  5. Serve: Drizzle the crispy fried chicken pieces generously with the prepared Bang Bang sauce. Serve immediately for best taste and texture.

Notes

  • To keep the chicken crispy, avoid overcrowding the pan while frying, which can lower the oil temperature.
  • If buttermilk is unavailable, you can substitute with regular milk mixed with a tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to sour it.
  • Adjust the heat level of the sauce by adding more or less hot sauce according to your preference.
  • For a healthier alternative, consider baking the breaded chicken pieces at 425°F for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  • Serve with steamed rice or a fresh salad to complement the rich flavors.