Description
Savory bang bang chicken delivers a symphony of crispy, spicy flavors that dance across your palate with irresistible Asian-inspired zest. Delightful textures and bold seasonings promise a delectable meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound (453 grams) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 large egg
Breading and Coating:
- 0.75 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup cornstarch
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Liquid and Marinade Ingredients:
- 1 cup buttermilk
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Sauce Ingredients:
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 to 1.5 tablespoons sriracha
- 1 tablespoon honey
Instructions
- Craft the zesty sauce by whisking mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and honey in a small mixing vessel. Fine-tune the heat level to personal preference. Seal and chill the sauce to allow flavors to meld.
- Prepare the chicken coating station by creating two separate shallow containers. In the first container, vigorously blend buttermilk with egg until thoroughly combined. In the second container, thoroughly mix flour, cornstarch, salt, and pepper.
- Dredge each chicken piece through the buttermilk-egg mixture, ensuring complete coverage. Immediately transfer the moistened chicken to the seasoned flour mixture, coating comprehensively and shaking off excess.
- Roll the flour-coated chicken through panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently to create an extra crispy exterior that will provide satisfying crunch.
- Heat cooking oil in a deep skillet or fryer to precisely 350F. Carefully lower chicken pieces into the hot oil, maintaining a consistent temperature. Fry in small batches to prevent overcrowding, which can reduce crispiness.
- Cook chicken for approximately 2-3 minutes per side, rotating once to achieve an even golden-brown color and ensuring internal temperature reaches safe consumption levels.
- Transfer fried chicken to a paper towel-lined surface to drain excess oil and maintain optimal crispiness.
- Generously coat the hot, crispy chicken pieces with the prepared bang bang sauce, ensuring each morsel is thoroughly and evenly glazed.
- Serve immediately while the chicken remains piping hot and wonderfully crunchy.
Notes
- Add a splash of hot sauce to the buttermilk mixture for extra heat and depth of flavor.
- Ensure oil temperature stays consistent around 350F to achieve perfectly crispy exterior without burning.
- Pat chicken pieces dry before breading to help the coating stick better and create a crunchier texture.
- Use a wire rack instead of paper towels when draining fried chicken to maintain crispiness and prevent sogginess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg