Description
This Bang Bang Chicken Sandwich is a crispy, spicy delight slathered in a creamy chili sauce that delivers bold flavors with every bite. Featuring juicy fried or grilled chicken topped with crunchy slaw on a toasted bun, it’s a satisfying handheld meal perfect for quick weeknight dinners or weekend treats.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (pounded to even thickness)
- ½ cup buttermilk
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying or grilling
For the Bang Bang Sauce
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 1 teaspoon honey
For Assembly
- 2 burger buns
- ½ cup shredded lettuce or cabbage slaw
- Sliced pickles (optional)
- Butter for toasting buns
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Combine buttermilk, salt, and pepper in a bowl, then submerge the pounded chicken breasts. Let them marinate for at least 15 minutes to tenderize and infuse flavor.
- Prepare the Coating: In a shallow dish, mix together flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. This mixture will give the chicken its crispy, flavorful crust.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Dredge each chicken breast thoroughly in the flour mixture, pressing gently to adhere. Fry each piece for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Alternatively, grill the chicken for a lighter option, ensuring it reaches a safe internal temperature.
- Make the Bang Bang Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and honey until smooth and creamy. This sauce provides the sandwich’s signature sweet-spicy kick.
- Toast the Buns: Spread a little butter on the burger buns and toast them in a pan over medium heat until they’re golden brown and slightly crisp.
- Assemble the Sandwich: Spread the Bang Bang sauce on both halves of each toasted bun. Place a piece of cooked chicken on the bottom bun, top with shredded lettuce or cabbage slaw and sliced pickles if using, then cover with the top bun.
- Serve: Serve immediately while the sandwich is warm and the topping is crisp for the best taste and texture experience.
Notes
- For extra heat, increase the amount of sriracha in the Bang Bang sauce.
- Use an air fryer to cook the chicken for a healthier, crispy alternative.
- Transform this sandwich into a wrap by substituting the burger bun with a tortilla.
