Description
Crispy Bang Bang Chicken is a crave-worthy dish made with juicy, marinated chicken pieces coated in a perfectly seasoned crispy crust, then tossed or drizzled with a sweet, spicy, and creamy bang bang sauce. Perfect for appetizers, dinner, or party food.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 2 eggs
- Vegetable oil for frying
For the Bang Bang Sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 tbsp sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp honey (optional)
Instructions
- Cut chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, combine chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and buttermilk. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare a breading station with one bowl of flour and cornstarch, and another bowl with beaten eggs.
- Remove chicken from marinade, dredge in flour, dip in egg, then coat again in flour mixture. Set aside.
- Heat oil in a pan to 350°F (175°C). Fry chicken in batches for 8–10 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Drain on a rack or paper towels.
- In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and honey for the sauce.
- Toss fried chicken in the sauce or drizzle on top just before serving.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes