Bang Bang Chicken
Bang Bang Chicken is crispy fried chicken breasts that are coated in a sweet and spicy sauce that is finger licking good.
Servings 4 Servings
Equipment
- large bowl
- shallow dish
- large skillet
- small bowl
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch bite-sized pieces
- ¾ cup buttermilk
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Vegetable oil for frying
Bang Bang Sauce
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 ½ tablespoons sriracha
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken pieces with the buttermilk.
- Stir until all the chicken is coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for more flavor.
- In a shallow dish, mix together the panko bread crumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and salt.
- Remove the chicken from the buttermilk, allowing any excess to drip off.
- Dredge each chicken piece in the panko mixture, pressing lightly to adhere the coating.
- In a large skillet, heat about 1/4 inch of vegetable oil over medium heat.
- Once the oil is hot, add the chicken pieces in batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pan.
- Fry the chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Remove the chicken and place it on a paper towel lined plate to drain excess oil.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha until smooth.
- Drizzle the sauce over the fried chicken, or toss the chicken in the sauce for a more intense flavor.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Tip:
For a healthier option, you can bake the chicken at 400°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through, instead of frying.
For a healthier option, you can bake the chicken at 400°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through, instead of frying.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Serving