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