Bang Bang Chicken
Crispy chicken tossed in a creamy, spicy-sweet bang bang sauce—perfect for appetizers, rice bowls, or wraps.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Appetizer, Main Dish
- Method: Fried (or Air Fried/Grilled)
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired, American
Ingredients
For the chicken:
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 cup buttermilk (or milk + 1 tbsp vinegar)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornstarch
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
Vegetable oil, for frying
For the Bang Bang sauce:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup Thai sweet chili sauce
1–2 tablespoons sriracha (adjust to taste)
1 tablespoon honey (optional, for added sweetness)
Optional Garnish:
Chopped green onions
Sesame seeds
Shredded cabbage or lettuce for serving
Instructions
In a bowl, combine chicken pieces with buttermilk. Let marinate for 15 minutes.
In a separate bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Heat oil in a deep skillet or fryer over medium-high heat.
Dredge chicken in the dry flour mixture, coating well.
Fry chicken in batches for 4–6 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
In a separate bowl, mix together mayo, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and honey to make the Bang Bang sauce.
Toss crispy chicken with sauce just before serving or drizzle over the top.
Garnish with green onions or sesame seeds and serve immediately.
Notes
Air fryer version: Cook coated chicken at 400°F for 15 minutes, flipping halfway.
Make it healthier: Use grilled chicken instead of fried.
Serve over rice, noodles, or lettuce cups for a full meal.
Find it online: https://allrecipesmade.com/bang-bang-chicken/
