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Bang Bang Chicken

Bang Bang Chicken

This fiery dish is sure to become a highlight of your culinary repertoire, offering a perfect balance of textures and tastes.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x

Ingredients

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For the chicken:

  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • Oil for frying

For the sauce:

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 teaspoons hot sauce

Instructions

  1. Marinate Chicken: In a bowl, combine buttermilk, salt, and pepper. Add chicken pieces and marinate for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator.
  2. Prepare Coating: In a separate bowl, mix flour and cornstarch.
  3. Heat Oil: Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 375°F (190°C).
  4. Dredge Chicken: Remove chicken from buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off. Dredge in flour mixture until well coated.
  5. Fry Chicken: Fry chicken in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels.
  6. Make Sauce: In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, honey, and hot sauce.
  7. Coat with Sauce: Toss fried chicken in the sauce until evenly coated.
  8. Serve Immediately: Serve your Bang Bang Chicken hot for the best flavor.
  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus marinating)
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes