Bang Bang Chicken Recipe
Bang Bang Chicken is a delicious and crispy dish that features tender chicken bites coated in a spicy, sweet, and tangy sauce. Perfect for a quick and flavorful meal!
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian-American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 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 heat preference)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, marinate the chicken pieces in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the Coating: In another bowl, combine cornstarch, flour, salt, and pepper.
- Fry the Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet to 350°F. Dredge chicken in the flour mixture and fry until golden and crispy.
- Make the Bang Bang Sauce: Whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, honey, and rice vinegar until smooth.
- Coat the Chicken: Toss the fried chicken in the sauce or drizzle the sauce over the top before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, bake or air fry the chicken and drizzle with the sauce.
- Great served with rice, noodles, or lettuce wraps.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 610 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
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