Description

This crispy Bang Bang Chicken is irresistibly crunchy and coated in a creamy, sweet-and-spicy sauce. Made with simple pantry ingredients, it’s a flavor explosion that’s perfect for dinner, snacking, or parties.

Ingredients

**For the Chicken:**

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1-inch chunks

1 cup buttermilk (or 2 eggs)

1 cup cornstarch

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp paprika

1/2 tsp salt

Vegetable oil for frying

**For the Bang Bang Sauce:**

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1/4 cup sweet chili sauce

1 tbsp sriracha (adjust to heat preference)

1 tbsp honey (optional for sweetness)

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Instructions

1. In a bowl, combine chicken with buttermilk. Let marinate for 15–30 minutes.

2. In a separate bowl, mix cornstarch, flour, garlic powder, paprika, and salt.

3. Heat 1 inch of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

4. Remove chicken from marinade, dredge in dry mixture until well coated.

5. Fry in batches for 3–4 minutes per side, until golden and fully cooked. Drain on paper towels.

6. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and honey.

7. Toss fried chicken with Bang Bang sauce or drizzle it over before serving.

8. Garnish with chopped green onions or sesame seeds, if desired.

Notes

You can bake or air fry the chicken at 400°F for 18–20 minutes for a lighter version.

Serve over rice, in lettuce cups, or as sliders.

Adjust sriracha to make it milder or spicier.