Description
Bang Bang Chicken Sauce is a delightful fusion of sweet and spicy flavors that elevates any meal. This versatile sauce pairs perfectly with crispy chicken, making it an ideal choice for family dinners, gatherings, or even casual weeknight meals. With its easy preparation and the ability to customize heat levels, this dish will impress your guests and keep everyone coming back for seconds. Serve it as an appetizer or a main course, and watch as it quickly becomes a household favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and marinate in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Remove chicken from buttermilk and coat in the flour mixture; let it sit on a wire rack for about 10 minutes.
- For the sauce, combine mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, lime juice, and honey in a bowl; set aside.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet to 350°F (175°C). Fry chicken pieces in batches until golden brown and cooked through (about 4–5 minutes per side).
- Drain excess oil on paper towels and serve with Bang Bang sauce drizzled on top or on the side.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 3 pieces of fried chicken with sauce (190g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg