Bang Bang Chicken Recipe
Crispy and spicy chicken bites paired with a creamy, spicy sauce, perfect for gatherings or cozy dinners.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, cut into 1-inch chunks
- 3 cups Vegetable Oil for frying
- 3.5 cups Panko Breadcrumbs for dredging
- ¾ cup All-Purpose Flour
- ½ cup Buttermilk
- ½ cup Mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup Sweet Chili Sauce
- 2 tablespoons Hot Sauce
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- ½ tablespoon Rice Wine Vinegar
- ½ cup Cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons Onion Powder
- ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt
- ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
- ¼ teaspoon Chili Powder
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, hot sauce, honey, and rice wine vinegar until smooth. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and chili powder. Gradually whisk in buttermilk, beaten egg, and additional hot sauce until you get a smooth batter.
- Submerge the chicken pieces in the prepared batter, ensuring each piece is well-coated.
- Heat vegetable oil in a saucepan or skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches about 325°F.
- Dredge each piece of batter-coated chicken in panko breadcrumbs and fry for 3 to 4 minutes until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- Serve the crispy chicken drizzled with the bang bang sauce or as a dip on the side.
Notes
- For variations, reduce the hot sauce for a milder option or add minced garlic for extra flavor.
- Freeze coated chicken in breadcrumbs for quick frying later.
Nutrition
Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5g
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