Description
Crispy Bang Bang Chicken delivers a flavor explosion that’ll make your taste buds dance with pure delight. Crunchy, spicy, and totally addictive, this dish brings restaurant-quality excitement straight to your dinner table.
Ingredients
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Protein:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Wet Ingredients and Extras:
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 cups vegetable oil
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
Instructions
- Pour 1 cup buttermilk over chicken pieces in a deep bowl. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to help tenderize and infuse flavor into your meat.
- Mix 1 cup flour, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, and ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper in a shallow dish for your crispy coating.
- Remove chicken from buttermilk, letting excess drip off. Roll each piece thoroughly in seasoned flour mixture, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Heat vegetable oil to 350°F in a deep skillet or Dutch oven. Carefully place coated chicken pieces into hot oil, cooking 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Whisk ½ cup mayonnaise, ¼ cup sweet chili sauce, 1 tablespoon sriracha, 1 teaspoon rice vinegar, and 1 teaspoon honey in a small bowl until smooth and well combined.
- Transfer crispy chicken to a wire rack or paper towels to drain excess oil. Drizzle generously with prepared bang bang sauce and serve immediately while hot and crunchy.
Notes
- Marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavor and tenderness, allowing the spices to penetrate deeply.
- Use panko breadcrumbs for an extra crispy coating that gives a satisfying crunch when you bite into the chicken.
- Pat chicken completely dry before coating to ensure the breading sticks perfectly and creates a golden, crisp exterior.
- For a healthier version, bake the chicken instead of frying by placing breaded pieces on a wire rack and cooking at 425°F for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 509 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 33 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 27 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg