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Crispy Bang Bang Chicken Recipe

Crispy Bang Bang Chicken is a crunchy and flavorful dish, featuring tender chicken coated in a crispy breading and drizzled with a creamy, slightly spicy bang bang sauce.
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Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • - Large skillet or deep fryer
  • - Tongs or slotted spoon
  • - Baking sheet with parchment paper

Ingredients
  

  • #### For the Chicken:
  • - 1 lb chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • - 1 cup buttermilk
  • - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • - 1 teaspoon paprika
  • - 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • - 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • - 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • - Oil for frying
  • #### For the Bang Bang Sauce:
  • - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • - 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
  • - 1 tablespoon sriracha adjust to taste
  • - 1 tablespoon honey

Instructions
 

  • **Marinate the Chicken**
  • - In a bowl, combine buttermilk, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Add chicken pieces and mix to coat. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours in the refrigerator.
  • **Prepare the Coating**
  • - In another bowl, mix flour and cornstarch.
  • **Coat the Chicken**
  • - Remove chicken from the marinade, allowing excess buttermilk to drip off. Coat each piece in the flour mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
  • **Fry the Chicken**
  • - Heat oil in a skillet or fryer to 350°F (175°C). Fry chicken pieces in small batches until golden brown and crispy, about 4–5 minutes per batch. Drain on a paper towel-lined baking sheet.
  • **Make the Bang Bang Sauce**
  • - In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and honey until smooth.
  • **Assemble and Serve**
  • - Drizzle the bang bang sauce over the fried chicken or serve it on the side as a dipping sauce. Garnish with chopped green onions or sesame seeds if desired.