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Bang Bang Chicken

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Bang Bang Chicken is a delightful dish featuring crispy chicken pieces coated in a creamy, sweet, and spicy sauce. Here’s how you can make it at home:

Ingredients

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For the Chicken:

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • Vegetable oil, for frying

For the Bang Bang Sauce:

  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha (adjust to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Sauce:
    • In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, honey, sriracha, and rice vinegar until smooth. Set aside.
  2. Marinate the Chicken:
    • In a large bowl, combine buttermilk and egg; whisk until well blended.
    • Add the chicken pieces to the buttermilk mixture, ensuring they are fully submerged. Let them marinate for about 15 minutes.
  3. Prepare the Coating:
    • In another bowl, mix together flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.
    • Place panko breadcrumbs in a separate shallow dish.
  4. Coat the Chicken:
    • Remove chicken pieces from the buttermilk mixture, allowing excess to drip off.
    • Dredge each piece in the flour mixture, then back into the buttermilk, and finally coat with panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
  5. Fry the Chicken:
    • In a deep skillet or pot, heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
    • Fry the chicken in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Cook each piece for about 3-4 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through.
    • Use a slotted spoon to transfer the fried chicken to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
  6. Assemble the Dish:
    • Place the fried chicken in a large bowl. Pour the prepared bang bang sauce over the chicken and toss gently to coat evenly.
  7. Serve:
    • Transfer the sauced chicken to a serving platter. Garnish with chopped green onions or sesame seeds if desired.
    • Serve immediately, perhaps alongside steamed rice or a fresh salad.

Notes

  • For a healthier alternative, you can bake the coated chicken pieces in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and cooked through.
  • Adjust the spiciness of the sauce by varying the amount of sriracha to suit your taste.
  • This dish is best enjoyed fresh to maintain the crispiness of the chicken.

Find it online: https://recipe.newsvks.com/bang-bang-chicken/