Description
Crispy Bang Bang Chicken Bites are golden-fried, bite-sized pieces of chicken coated in a flavorful flour mixture and tossed in a creamy, spicy-sweet Bang Bang sauce. Perfect as an appetizer or snack, this dish combines crunchy texture with tangy and spicy flavors for a deliciously addictive treat.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Coating
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Bang Bang Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 3 tbsp sweet chili sauce
- 1 tbsp sriracha sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
Garnish
- Chopped green onions
- Sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the dry coating mix: In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper until well combined to create an even coating base.
- Coat the chicken pieces: Dip each chicken bite into the buttermilk, then dredge it in the flour mixture, pressing gently to ensure an even and thorough coating on all sides.
- Heat the oil: In a skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat, ensuring there is enough oil to shallow fry the chicken pieces.
- Fry the chicken: Fry the coated chicken pieces in batches for about 4 to 5 minutes per batch, or until they turn golden brown and achieve a crispy texture. Remove and drain on a wire rack or paper towels to absorb excess oil.
- Make the Bang Bang sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and rice vinegar until the sauce is smooth and well mixed.
- Toss chicken in sauce: Place the crispy fried chicken in a large bowl and toss with the Bang Bang sauce until all pieces are evenly coated with the flavorful sauce.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle chopped green onions and optional sesame seeds over the coated chicken bites. Serve immediately with extra Bang Bang sauce on the side for dipping.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of sriracha sauce to make the dish milder or spicier to taste.
- To keep chicken extra crispy, drain fried pieces on a wire rack instead of paper towels.
- Use chicken thighs for juicier bites or chicken breasts for a leaner option.
- For gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour blend and ensure the chili sauce is gluten-free.
- Serve with steamed rice or fresh vegetables for a complete meal.
