Description
Craving something crispy, spicy, and full of flavor? Bang Bang Chicken is the perfect answer to weeknight dinner ideas, party appetizers, or indulgent food cravings. This easy recipe features tender chicken strips, coated in a crunchy golden crust and tossed in a creamy, sweet, and spicy Bang Bang sauce. Whether you’re cooking for a crowd or prepping quick dinner at home, this dish is a guaranteed hit. Perfect for easy dinner recipes, food ideas for gatherings, or spicy chicken lovers, Bang Bang Chicken combines the best of texture and taste in every bite.
Ingredients
1 ½ lbs chicken tenders or boneless chicken breasts, cut into strips
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup cornstarch
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp salt
½ tsp ground black pepper
Vegetable oil, for frying
½ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup Thai sweet chili sauce
2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp Sriracha
1 tsp rice vinegar or lime juice
Chopped fresh parsley or green onions (optional)
Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
1. Marinate the chicken strips in buttermilk for at least 20 minutes to tenderize and flavor the meat.
2. In a bowl, mix the flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
3. Remove chicken from marinade and dredge each piece in the flour mixture, pressing firmly to coat. For extra crunch, dip back in the buttermilk and re-coat in flour.
4. Heat oil in a skillet to 350°F. Fry the chicken in batches for 4–5 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on a wire rack.
5. Mix together the mayo, sweet chili sauce, honey, Sriracha, and rice vinegar in a bowl until smooth.
6. Toss or drizzle the sauce over the hot chicken just before serving. Garnish with parsley, green onions, or red pepper flakes if desired.
Notes
For best crunch, do not sauce the chicken until right before serving.
You can air fry the chicken for a lighter version—spray lightly with oil and cook at 400°F for 12–14 minutes.
If you want it spicier, increase the Sriracha or add a dash of cayenne to the dredge.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Fried
- Cuisine: American-Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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