Description
Bang Bang Chicken is a delightful dish featuring crispy fried chicken pieces coated in a creamy, sweet, and spicy sauce. It’s perfect as an appetizer or served over rice for a main course.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
For the Bang Bang Sauce:
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoons hot sauce (like Frank’s)
Instructions
- Prepare the Batter:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, flour, cornstarch, egg, hot sauce, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Coat the Chicken:
- Dip each chicken piece into the batter, ensuring it’s well-coated.
- Then, dredge the coated chicken in panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
- Fry the Chicken:
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until it reaches 360°F (182°C).
- Working in batches, fry the chicken pieces until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Make the Sauce:
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, honey, and hot sauce until well combined.
- Combine:
- Drizzle the sauce over the fried chicken pieces and gently toss to coat evenly.
- Serve:
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a healthier alternative, you can bake the coated chicken pieces in a preheated oven at 400°F (204°C) for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and cooked through.
- Adjust the spiciness of the sauce by varying the amount of hot sauce to your preference.