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4.8 from 78 votes

Bang Bang Chicken

Bring something special to the table with this well-loved recipe.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Calories: 339 kcal
Course: Appetizer , Dinner , Others
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

  • 1 cup vegetable oil or more, as needed
  • 2 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
BREADING:
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper optional
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
THE SWEET CHILI MAYO
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2-3 tablespoons Sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1-2 teaspoons Sriracha to taste

Instructions

MAKE THE SAUCE:
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  1. Whisk together mayo, sweet chili sauce, honey and sriracha in a small bowl, set aside.
FOR THE CHICKEN:
  1. Heat vegetable oil in a large high-sided saute pan, about 2 inches up the pan or half way up the pan, over medium high heat.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together milk, egg, sriracha, salt and pepper.
  3. In a separate medium sized bowl, stir together flour, panko breadcrumbs, basil, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, salt and pepper.
  4. Add chicken to buttermilk mixture, then use tongs or clean fingers to dredge a few pieces of chicken in the seasoned flour, and place on a clean plate. Repeat until all the chicken pieces are coated in flour and breadcrumbs and on the plate, ready to fry.
  5. Working in batches, add breaded chicken to your pan. When they begin floating, about 2 minutes in, let them cook for another minute until they are golden brown and crispy. Transfer with a spider onto a paper towel-lined plate to drain of excess oil. Repeat until all chicken is cooked.
  6. Serve immediately with sauce. You can dunk it, drizzle it on, paint it on with a brush, just don't skimp on it because it's so good!

Nutrition Information

Calories 339kcal (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 339

% Daily Value*

Calories 339kcal 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.