Description
Bang Bang Chicken Sauce is a delightful fusion of crispy fried chicken and a spicy-sweet sauce that elevates your dining experience. Perfect for any occasion, this dish combines tender chicken pieces coated in a flavorful batter with a zesty Bang Bang sauce that tantalizes the taste buds. Whether you’re hosting a casual dinner or a festive gathering, this recipe is sure to impress your guests and leave them wanting more. Serve it as an appetizer or main dish alongside rice, salads, or stir-fried vegetables for a complete meal that’s both satisfying and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and marinate in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Remove chicken from marinade and dredge in the flour mixture. Let sit on a wire rack for about 10 minutes.
- Mix all Bang Bang sauce ingredients until smooth and set aside.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet to 350°F (175°C). Fry chicken pieces in batches for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve hot with Bang Bang sauce drizzled over or on the side.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 4 ounces of chicken with sauce
- Calories: 416
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 601mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 89mg