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Bang Bang Chicken

Bang Bang Chicken

This Bang Bang Chicken is a crispy, juicy chicken dish coated in a creamy, sweet, and spicy sauce. Inspired by the popular appetizer from Bonefish Grill, this dish is easy to make at home and perfect for serving as an appetizer, snack, or main course. The signature Bang Bang Sauce brings a bold, addictive flavor that pairs perfectly with crispy fried chicken bites.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 520 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken:

  • 1 lb 450g boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup 120g all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup 60g cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup 120ml buttermilk
  • Oil for frying vegetable or canola

For the Bang Bang Sauce:

  • ½ cup 120ml mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup 60ml sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha adjust for heat preference
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar

For Garnish:

  • 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
  • Sesame seeds optional

Instructions
 

Prepare the Chicken Coating:

  • In a shallow bowl, mix the flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  • In another bowl, whisk together the egg and buttermilk.

Coat the Chicken:

  • Dip each piece of chicken into the buttermilk mixture, then dredge it in the flour mixture.
  • Press lightly to ensure a thick, even coating.

Fry the Chicken:

  • Heat oil in a deep pan or fryer to 350°F (175°C).
  • Fry the chicken in batches for 4-5 minutes per batch, until golden brown and crispy.
  • Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels.

Prepare the Bang Bang Sauce:

  • In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and rice vinegar.

Toss the Chicken:

  • In a large mixing bowl, toss the fried chicken pieces with the Bang Bang sauce until evenly coated.

Garnish & Serve:

  • Sprinkle with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
  • Serve immediately with rice or as an appetizer.

Notes

  • For a lighter version, bake or air fry the chicken at 400°F (200°C) for 18-20 minutes, flipping halfway.
  • Adjust the spice level by adding more or less sriracha.
  • Use shrimp instead of chicken for a Bang Bang Shrimp variation.
  • Best served fresh to maintain crispiness.