Bang Bang Chicken
Crispy, juicy Bang Bang Chicken coated in a creamy, sweet-and-spicy sauce! This easy homemade version is better than takeout and ready in under 30 minutes.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 629kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breasts boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika
- Oil for frying
Bang Bang Sauce
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 sriracha 1-2 tbsp - to taste
- 1 tbsp honey optional, for extra sweetness
Instructions
- Combine the diced chicken with the buttermilk in a large bowl. Toss to coat and let it marinate for 15 minutes.
- Stir the cornstarch, flour, salt, pepper, and paprika together in a small bowl.
- Heat the oil in a deep skillet to 350°F.
- Remove the chicken from the buttermilk, one piece at a time. Dredge the pieces in the flour/seasoning mixture until coated well.
- Transfer the breaded chicken to the hot oil, frying in batches until golden and cooked through, about 4–5 minutes.
- Remove from the oil and drain on a plate lined with paper towels.
- Whisk the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and honey together in a large bowl.
- Add the cooked chicken to the sauce and toss to coat.
- Serve with an additional drizzle of sauce, if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 629kcal | Carbohydrates: 69g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 1177mg | Potassium: 560mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 2mg | Net Carbohydrates: 64g