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Bang Bang Chicken Recipe
This bang bang chicken recipe is the perfect appetizer with chunks of juicy fried chicken tossed in a creamy, sweet and spicy sauce. So easy to make!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 469 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
FOR THE BANG BANG SAUCE
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup chili-garlic sauce
- 2 teaspoons Sriracha
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon cayenne or use smoked paprika for a milder version
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- salt and pepper to taste
FOR THE CHICKEN
- 1 pound chicken breast chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup buttermilk or use milk
- 3/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper use smoked paprika for a milder version or use both!
- salt and pepper to taste
- vegetable oil for frying
- FOR GARNISH: Fresh chopped parsley spicy chili flakes
Instructions
FOR THE BANG BANG SAUCE
- Whisk together all of the ingredients in a small bowl.
- Cover and refrigerate until ready to use, or serve right away.
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FOR THE BANG BANG CHICKEN
- Heat 2 inches of vegetable oil in a wide pot to 375 degrees F. Do not let the oil boil. If you do not have a thermometer, test the oil with a tiny drop of flour. It will immediately sizzle up.
- Next, add the chicken and buttermilk to a large bowl. Toss to coat the chicken. Soak for a few minutes while the oil is heating.
- Whisk together then cornstarch, cayenne (or paprika) and a bit of salt and pepper into a separate large bowl.
- Drain the chicken and shake off any excess buttermilk. Coat the chicken in the seasoned cornstarch mixture, then fry them for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they are cooked through and start to lightly brown.
- Remove and drain the chicken on paper towels.
- Toss the chicken with the bang bang sauce then garnish with fresh parsley and spicy chili flakes.
Nutrition Information
Calories
469kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(11%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
88mg
(29%)
Sodium
1123mg
(47%)
Potassium
495mg
(14%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
830IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
40mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 469
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 469kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 1123mg | 47% |
| Potassium | 495mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 830IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.