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Quick & Easy Bang Bang Chicken
Crispy fried chicken in a sweet chili mayo made with minimal ingredients! This quick and easy bang bang chicken is great as a main dish for busy weeknight meals, as an appetizer or as party food! Ready in 30 minutes.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 669 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine:
Thai , American
Ingredients
- 1 lb skinless boneless chicken thighs or skinless boneless chicken breast
- 1 cup buttermilk or substitute with 1 cup dairy milk with 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 ¼ cup cornstarch or potato starch
- 1 cup vegetable oil or any neutral oil
- 1 ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 green onion finely chopped for garnish
Creamy Sauce:
- ½ cup Japanese mayo or sub with normal mayo
- ¼ cup sweet Thai chili sauce
- 2 tablespoon Sriracha sauce
Instructions
- Dice chicken thighs into 1.5-inch-wide pieces. Then transfer chicken into a large bowl.
- To your large bowl of diced chicken, add buttermilk. Let chicken tenderize in buttermilk for 10-12 minutes.
- Meanwhile in a small bowl, combine Sauce ingredients. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine cornstarch, salt, garlic powder and black pepper.
- Dredge each piece of chicken into the corn starch mixture until coated. Shake off any excess. Transfer coated chicken to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- In a large pan (about 10-inches wide) on medium heat, add vegetable oil or any neutral cooking oil. Once oil is hot, fry coated chicken in 2-3 batches until golden and crispy on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side. Do not overcrowd or overcook.
- Then transfer cooked chicken to a wire rack or a paper towel-lined plate to remove excess oil.
- Transfer chicken to a large bowl. Pour sauce over top. Toss to mix. Finally garnish with green onions. Enjoy while hot and crispy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
669kcal
(33%)
Carbohydrates
49g
(16%)
Protein
21g
(42%)
Fat
42g
(65%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
17g
Monounsaturated Fat
13g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
129mg
(43%)
Sodium
1334mg
(56%)
Potassium
405mg
(12%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
257IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
89mg
(9%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 669
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 669kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 42g | 65% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 17g | 100% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 129mg | 43% |
| Sodium | 1334mg | 56% |
| Potassium | 405mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 257IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.