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Bang Bang Chicken Fried Recipe

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Bang Bang Chicken is a crispy, spicy, and sweet dish featuring perfectly fried chicken pieces coated in a creamy, flavorful sauce made from mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, hot sauce, and honey. This recipe offers a delightful balance of heat and sweetness, perfect for an appetizer or main course.

Ingredients

For the Sauce:

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce (such as Sriracha)
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

For the Chicken:

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1 cup buttermilk (or more, as needed)
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce (such as Sriracha)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • Vegetable oil, for frying

Instructions

  1. Make Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, hot sauce, and honey. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate the sauce until ready to serve, allowing the flavors to meld together.
  2. Prepare Chicken: In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, hot sauce, egg, and buttermilk until you achieve a smooth batter. Add the bite-sized chicken pieces to the bowl and toss them thoroughly to coat evenly with the batter.
  3. Bread Chicken: Transfer the panko breadcrumbs to a separate bowl. Dredge each battered chicken piece in the breadcrumbs, pressing gently to ensure an even and full coating on all sides.
  4. Fry Chicken: In a large skillet, heat about 1/2 inch of vegetable oil over medium-high heat until shimmering. Fry the breaded chicken pieces in batches to avoid overcrowding, cooking each side for approximately 3 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the oil and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
  5. Serve: Arrange the fried chicken on a serving plate and drizzle generously with the prepared Bang Bang sauce. Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor experience.

Notes

  • Ensure the oil temperature is medium-high to achieve a crispy crust without burning.
  • Do not overcrowd the pan during frying to maintain oil temperature and even cooking.
  • Adjust the hot sauce quantity in the batter and sauce according to your preferred spice level.
  • Serve Bang Bang Chicken immediately to preserve crispiness; leftovers may lose their texture if stored and reheated.
  • Buttermilk helps tenderize chicken; if unavailable, you may substitute with regular milk mixed with a teaspoon of lemon juice or vinegar.

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