Bang Bang Chicken Recipe
This bang bang chicken recipe is the perfect appetizer with chunks of juicy fried chicken tossed in a creamy, sweet and spicy sauce. So easy to make!
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken, fried chicken, game day, party food, spicy
Servings: 4
Calories: 469kcal
FOR THE BANG BANG SAUCE
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup chili-garlic sauce
- 2 teaspoons sriracha
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon cayenne or use smoked paprika for a milder version
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
FOR THE CHICKEN
- 1 pound chicken breast chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup buttermilk or use milk
- 3/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper use smoked paprika for a milder version or use both!
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying
- FOR GARNISH: Fresh chopped parsley spicy chili flakes
FOR THE BANG BANG SAUCE
Whisk together all of the ingredients in a small bowl.
Cover and refrigerate until ready to use, or serve right away.
FOR THE BANG BANG CHICKEN
Heat 2 inches of vegetable oil in a wide pot to 375 degrees F. Do not let the oil boil. If you do not have a thermometer, test the oil with a tiny drop of flour. It will immediately sizzle up.
Next, add the chicken and buttermilk to a large bowl. Toss to coat the chicken. Soak for a few minutes while the oil is heating.
Whisk together then cornstarch, cayenne (or paprika) and a bit of salt and pepper into a separate large bowl.
Drain the chicken and shake off any excess buttermilk. Coat the chicken in the seasoned cornstarch mixture, then fry them for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they are cooked through and start to lightly brown.
Remove and drain the chicken on paper towels.
Toss the chicken with the bang bang sauce then garnish with fresh parsley and spicy chili flakes.
Calories: 469kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 88mg | Sodium: 1123mg | Potassium: 495mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 830IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1mg