Description
Bang Bang Chicken is a sensational dish that brings a delightful spicy kick to your dinner table. This quick and easy recipe combines crispy chicken bites with a creamy, zesty sauce that’s sure to impress your friends and family. Perfect for casual dinners, game day parties, or family gatherings, Bang Bang Chicken is not just about flavor; it’s about creating an unforgettable experience. With the ability to customize the heat level and versatility in serving options—whether as an appetizer or main course—this dish caters to all taste preferences. Prepare for an explosion of flavor that will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha (adjustable)
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- Green onions and sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: Season pieces with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Pour buttermilk over them and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the breading: Set up two bowls with flour and panko breadcrumbs. Dredge marinated chicken in flour, then coat with breadcrumbs.
- Fry the chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry chicken pieces in batches until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Make the sauce: In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and rice vinegar until smooth.
- Combine: Toss fried chicken with the prepared sauce until evenly coated.
- Serve: Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds; enjoy with rice or lettuce wraps.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz (113g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg