Description
Sizzling bang bang chicken brings a flavor explosion right to your dinner table, delivering crispy, spicy perfection that’ll make your taste buds dance. Creamy sauce and crunchy chicken create a delightful combo that guarantees smiles around the table.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- Vegetable oil for frying
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Bang Bang Sauce Ingredients:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
Instructions
- Submerge 1 pound of chicken breasts in 1 cup buttermilk and refrigerate for 30-45 minutes to tenderize your meat.
- Whisk together 1 cup flour, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper in a shallow dish for your crispy coating.
- Mix ½ cup mayonnaise, ¼ cup sweet chili sauce, 1 tablespoon sriracha, 1 teaspoon lime juice, and 1 teaspoon honey in a separate bowl to create your tangy Bang Bang sauce.
- Remove chicken from buttermilk, letting excess drip off, and thoroughly coat each piece in seasoned flour mixture.
- Pour vegetable oil into a deep skillet, heating to exactly 350°F, which ensures perfect golden crispiness.
- Carefully place breaded chicken pieces into hot oil, frying 3-4 minutes per side until exterior turns deep golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Transfer fried chicken to paper towels to drain excess oil for 2-3 minutes.
- Generously brush or toss each chicken piece with prepared Bang Bang sauce, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Plate immediately and garnish with chopped green onions for extra freshness and color.
Notes
- Buttermilk helps tenderize the chicken and creates a super juicy result, so don’t skip this crucial marinating step.
- For extra crunch, double-coat your chicken by dipping back into the flour mixture after the first coating.
- Keep the oil temperature steady around 350°F to ensure crispy exterior and fully cooked interior without burning.
- For a gluten-free version, swap all-purpose flour with almond flour or gluten-free breadcrumbs for the same delicious crunch.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 475 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 690 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg