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Bang Bang Chicken

Crispy Bang Bang Chicken for Your Quick Comfort Fix

Enjoy Crispy Bang Bang Chicken, a quick and satisfying dish that combines crispy chicken with a creamy, sweet, and spicy sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt for a lighter version
  • 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce look for brands like Frank’s
  • 1-2 tablespoons hot sauce Sriracha recommended
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup as a substitute
For the Chicken
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour for structure
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch substitute with potato starch if needed
  • 1 cup buttermilk or milk mixed with vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder or fresh minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika or regular paprika
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs or regular breadcrumbs
For Cooking
  • 1 cup vegetable oil for frying

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • shallow dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, hot sauce, and honey. Whisk until creamy, season with salt and pepper, cover and refrigerate.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Gradually add buttermilk and beaten egg until a smooth batter forms.
  3. Dip each piece of chicken in the batter, allowing excess to drip off, ensuring each piece is well coated.
  4. Pour Panko breadcrumbs into a shallow dish. Dredge each battered chicken piece into the Panko to achieve a crispy coating.
  5. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry chicken pieces for about 3 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
  6. Remove chicken from the skillet, let drain on paper towels, and drizzle with the chilled sauce. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure the oil is hot enough to achieve crispiness, and consider preparing the chicken and sauce in advance for convenience.

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