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Crispy Juicy Bang Bang Chicken

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This crispy juicy Bang Bang Chicken is the ultimate comfort food—tender chicken bites with a golden crust, tossed in a creamy, sweet-spicy Bang Bang sauce. Easy to prepare and always a hit, it’s perfect for appetizers, parties, or main dishes over rice or slaw.

Ingredients

  • 450 grams boneless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 240 milliliters buttermilk
  • Salt, to taste
  • Ground black pepper, to taste
  • Vegetable oil, for deep frying
  • 125 grams all-purpose flour
  • 60 grams cornstarch
  • Additional salt and pepper, to taste
  • 60 grams mayonnaise
  • 30 milliliters sweet chili sauce
  • 15 milliliters sriracha sauce (more or less to taste)
  • 15 milliliters liquid honey

Instructions

  1. Mix chicken pieces with buttermilk, salt, and pepper. Marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
  2. In a bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, salt, and pepper for the coating.
  3. Dredge marinated chicken in the flour mixture, pressing gently to coat. Shake off excess.
  4. Heat 2.5 cm oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Fry chicken in batches for 5–7 minutes until golden and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
  5. Whisk together mayo, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and honey to make Bang Bang sauce. Adjust spice as needed.
  6. Toss hot chicken with Bang Bang sauce in a large bowl. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use chicken thighs for extra tenderness.
  • For gluten-free, use rice flour and cornstarch.
  • Sub Greek yogurt and olive oil for mayo for a tangier sauce.
  • Add cayenne to the coating or more sriracha for extra heat.
  • Double-dip in buttermilk and flour for extra crispiness.

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