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Crispy Bang Bang Chicken Recipe

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Crispy Bang Bang Chicken is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish featuring tender chicken breasts soaked in buttermilk, coated in a seasoned flour mixture, and fried to golden perfection. Served with a spicy, tangy Bang Bang sauce made from mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and rice vinegar, this recipe offers a perfect balance of crispy texture and bold flavors. Ideal for a quick dinner or entertaining guests, it combines simple ingredients with a delicious homemade sauce for a restaurant-quality meal at home.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Coating

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • Vegetable oil for frying

Bang Bang Sauce

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce (adjust according to spice preference)
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar

Instructions

  1. Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, soak the chicken breasts in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes. This tenderizes the chicken and helps achieve a moist interior.
  2. Prepare the Coating: In a separate bowl, combine the flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well to ensure an even distribution of spices.
  3. Heat Oil: Pour enough vegetable oil into a large skillet to cover the bottom. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until hot and shimmering, which is ideal for frying.
  4. Coat the Chicken: Remove the chicken from the buttermilk, allowing excess liquid to drip off. Dredge each piece thoroughly in the flour and spice mixture, ensuring all sides are evenly coated.
  5. Fry the Chicken: Carefully place the coated chicken into the hot oil. Fry for 5-7 minutes on one side until golden brown, then flip and cook for another 5-7 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked through and crispy on the outside.
  6. Prepare the Bang Bang Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and rice vinegar until smooth and well blended. Adjust the sriracha amount to your preferred spice level.
  7. Drain the Chicken: Remove the fried chicken from the skillet and place it on paper towels to absorb any excess oil.
  8. Slice the Chicken: Once cooled slightly, slice the chicken breasts into strips to make serving easier and more appealing.
  9. Serve with Sauce: Drizzle the Bang Bang sauce liberally over the sliced chicken or toss the chicken pieces in the sauce for a full coating. Serve immediately and enjoy your crispy, flavorful Bang Bang Chicken.

Notes

  • For extra crispiness, double dredge the chicken by dipping back into the buttermilk and then the flour mixture before frying.
  • Adjust the sriracha in the sauce to control the heat level to your taste.
  • Leftover chicken can be refrigerated up to 2 days and reheated in an oven or air fryer to maintain crispness.
  • Use a thermometer to ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for food safety.
  • If you prefer a lighter option, bake the coated chicken at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes instead of frying.

Keywords: Bang Bang Chicken, Crispy Fried Chicken, Spicy Chicken Recipe, Easy Chicken Dinner, Fried Chicken with Sauce

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