Bang Bang Chicken Sandwich Recipe
This Bang Bang Chicken Sandwich is a delicious and crispy take on a classic favorite. Tender buttermilk-marinated chicken is coated in a flavorful blend of spices, fried to golden perfection, and served on a soft brioche bun with a zesty and creamy bang bang sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 sandwiches 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- vegetable oil for frying
Bang Bang Sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
Additional:
- 4 brioche buns
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup sliced pickles
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Slice the chicken breasts in half horizontally. Marinate in buttermilk, salt, and pepper for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the Coating: Mix flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, and paprika in a bowl.
- Fry the Chicken: Dredge marinated chicken in flour mixture and fry until golden and cooked.
- Make the Bang Bang Sauce: Whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, honey, and rice vinegar.
- Assemble the Sandwiches: Toast buns, spread sauce, add lettuce, pickles, chicken, more sauce, and top bun.
Notes
- Adjust the spice level by altering the amount of Sriracha in the sauce.
- For a healthier option, bake or air-fry the chicken and use Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
