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Bang Bang Chicken

Crispy Bang Bang Chicken: A Flavor-Packed Delight at Home

Bang Bang Chicken is a delicious mix of crispy fried chicken and a creamy sweet-spicy sauce, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Fusion, Sichuan
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Can substitute with Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup Thai Sweet Chili Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Sriracha Sauce Adjust to taste for spiciness
  • 1 tbsp Honey Can be replaced with agave syrup
For the Chicken
  • 1 lb Boneless Skinless Chicken Tenderloins Can also use chicken breasts
  • 1 cup Buttermilk Substitute: 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Can use gluten-free flour
  • 1/2 cup Cornstarch Substitute with more flour if needed
  • 1 large Egg Can use a flax egg for vegan option
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder Use fresh garlic for stronger flavor
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs Use regular breadcrumbs if unavailable
For Frying
  • 2 cups Canola Oil Can substitute with vegetable or peanut oil
For Garnish
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Parsley Can substitute with green onions or cilantro

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • paper towel
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, and honey. Whisk until smooth and set aside.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk, flour, cornstarch, egg, Sriracha, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and marinate for 10 minutes.
  3. Dredge chicken in panko breadcrumbs, pressing firmly to coat evenly. Set aside.
  4. Heat canola oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry chicken in batches for 2-3 minutes per side until golden.
  5. Transfer fried chicken to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Toss in the prepared Bang Bang sauce until coated.
  6. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve warm as a main or appetizer.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingsCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For a lighter version, consider air frying at 375°F for 10-12 minutes.

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