Description
Bang Bang Chicken is a delightful appetizer that tantalizes your taste buds with a perfect blend of creamy, sweet, and spicy flavors. This crowd-pleaser features tender chicken pieces coated in a crispy cornstarch crust and tossed in a rich sauce made from mayonnaise, chili-garlic sauce, and sriracha. Ideal for parties, game days, or cozy nights at home, this recipe is simple to whip up in just 20 minutes. Customize it to suit your spice preferences and enjoy the leftovers as a meal prep option that stays delicious for days. Elevate your gatherings with these irresistible bites that promise to impress every guest!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast (bite-sized pieces)
- 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
- 1/2 cup buttermilk or use milk
- 3/4 cup cornstarch
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- Fresh chopped parsley (for garnish)
- Spicy chili flakes (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix mayonnaise, chili-garlic sauce, sriracha, honey, cayenne (or smoked paprika), lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth. Set aside.
- Marinate chicken pieces in buttermilk for at least 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Coat each piece in cornstarch after marinating.
- Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Fry chicken until golden brown (about 5–7 minutes), flipping halfway through.
- Toss hot chicken in the prepared sauce until evenly coated.
- Serve garnished with fresh parsley and chili flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 oz (85g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 55mg