Bang Bang Chicken Recipe

• servings: 4 servings
• active time: 10 minutes
• total time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

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 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

Directions

FOR THE BANG BANG SAUCE

Whisk together all of the ingredients in a small bowl.

Refrigerate

Cover and refrigerate until ready to use, or serve right away.

FOR THE BANG BANG CHICKEN

Oil

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.

Buttermilk

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.

Dry Ingredients

Whisk together then cornstarch, cayenne (or paprika) and a bit of salt and pepper into a separate large bowl.

Fry

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.

Drain

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.

Nutrition

• Calories: 469 kcal
• Total Fat: 25 g
• Saturated Fat: 5 g
• Cholesterol: 88 mg
• Sodium: 1123 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 32 g
• Dietary Fiber: 1 g
• Total Sugars: 9 g
• Protein: 26 g