Description
Bang Bang Chicken is a delicious Asian-inspired dish featuring crispy, spicy chicken bites coated in a creamy, sweet, and tangy sauce. Perfect for a quick and flavorful meal!
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- vegetable oil for frying
For the Bang Bang Sauce:
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Combine chicken pieces and buttermilk in a bowl. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the Coating: Whisk together cornstarch, flour, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl.
- Fry the Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet. Dredge marinated chicken in the flour mixture and fry until golden brown.
- Make the Sauce: Mix all sauce ingredients until smooth.
- Toss in Sauce: Coat fried chicken in the Bang Bang sauce or drizzle the sauce on top.
- Serve: Garnish with green onions or sesame seeds and serve immediately.
Notes
- To bake or air fry the chicken for a healthier option.
- Adjust sriracha in the sauce for more heat.
- Serve with jasmine rice, noodles, or lettuce wraps.
