Bang Bang Chicken: Crispy & Spicy Recipe (Print Version)
Crispy Bang Bang Chicken with spicy creamy sauce that'll make you forget takeout. Easy homemade recipe with perfectly golden chicken bites.
# Recipe Info:
Prep Time: 20 Minutes minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Difficulty: Intermediate
Cuisine: Asian-American
Dietary: Contains eggs, dairy
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
01 -
2 lbs boneless chicken thighs
02 -
1 cup buttermilk
03 -
Vegetable oil for frying
→ Crispy Coating
04 -
1 cup all-purpose flour
05 -
1/2 cup cornstarch
06 -
1 teaspoon garlic powder
07 -
Salt and pepper to taste
→ Bang Bang Sauce
08 -
1/2 cup mayonnaise
09 -
1/3 cup sweet chili sauce
10 -
2-3 tablespoons sriracha
11 -
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
→ Garnish & Finishing
12 -
Green onions, sliced
13 -
Sesame seeds (optional)
# Instructions:
01 -
Cut chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and soak in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
02 -
Whisk together mayo, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and rice vinegar until smooth. Adjust heat to taste.
03 -
Mix flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Coat buttermilk-soaked chicken pieces thoroughly.
04 -
Heat 2 inches of oil in heavy pot to 350°F. Use a thermometer for accuracy.
05 -
Fry coated chicken in small batches for 4-5 minutes until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
06 -
While chicken is warm, toss with bang bang sauce and garnish with green onions. Serve immediately.
# Notes:
01 -
Don't sauce the chicken until right before serving to keep coating crispy.
02 -
Store leftover chicken and sauce separately in fridge for up to 3 days.
03 -
Double the sauce recipe—you'll want to use it on everything.
04 -
Let coated chicken rest 10 minutes before frying for extra crispiness.
# Equipment Needed:
01 -
Heavy pot or deep fryer
02 -
candy thermometer
03 -
wire cooling rack
04 -
mixing bowls
# Nutrition (Per Serving):
Calories: 520
Total Fat: 28g
Total Carbohydrate: 35g
Protein: 35g