Description
Crispy bang bang chicken combines spicy, tangy flavors in a delightful Asian-inspired dish. Tender chicken pieces coated in a creamy, zesty sauce promise a memorable culinary experience you will savor with each delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cornstarch
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 ½ tbsps sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1 tbsp honey
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
Instructions
- Sauce Preparation: Blend mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and honey in a bowl, calibrating spice intensity to personal taste. Refrigerate the sauce until chicken is ready for serving.
- Breading Technique: Establish a dual-station coating process. Dunk chicken pieces first into a buttermilk and egg mixture, then thoroughly dredge through a seasoned flour and cornstarch blend. Roll each piece generously in panko breadcrumbs, ensuring a complete, crisp exterior coating.
- Frying Protocol: Heat oil in a deep skillet to 350F (175C). Strategically submerge chicken in small batches, maintaining consistent oil temperature. Fry each piece until achieving a uniform golden-brown color and confirming internal temperature reaches safe cooking point, approximately 2-3 minutes per side.
- Final Assembly: Transfer fried chicken to paper towels for oil absorption. Immediately immerse crisp pieces into chilled bang bang sauce, gently rotating to create an even, glossy coating. Serve promptly while chicken remains hot and remarkably crunchy.
Notes
- Control Oil Temperature: Maintain a steady 350F to prevent soggy or burnt chicken; use a thermometer for precision and consistent crispy results.
- Avoid Overcrowding: Fry chicken in small batches to ensure each piece gets crisp golden coating and maintains high oil temperature for perfect crunchiness.
- Customize Sauce Heat: Adjust sriracha and chili sauce ratio to personalize spice level; start with less and gradually increase for balanced flavor profile.
- Breading Technique Matters: Press panko breadcrumbs firmly onto chicken for extra crispy exterior; let coated pieces rest 5 minutes before frying to help breading adhere better.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg