Bang Bang Chicken

I’ll provide you with a recipe for Bang Bang Chicken, a popular Chinese-American dish known for its crispy chicken and spicy-sweet sauce.
Bang Bang Chicken Recipe
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4
For the Chicken:

2 large chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup cornstarch
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
Vegetable oil for frying

For the Bang Bang Sauce:

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
2 tablespoons honey
2-3 teaspoons sriracha sauce (adjust to taste)
1 teaspoon rice vinegar

Instructions:

Marinate the chicken:
Soak chicken pieces in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours in the refrigerator.
Prepare the coating:
Mix flour, cornstarch, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish.
Make the sauce:
In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, honey, sriracha, and rice vinegar until well combined. Set aside.
Cook the chicken:

Heat oil in a large skillet or deep fryer to 350°F (175°C)
Remove chicken from buttermilk and dredge in flour mixture
Fry chicken pieces for 4-5 minutes until golden brown and cooked through
Drain on paper towels

Serve:

Drizzle the bang bang sauce over the crispy chicken
Garnish with chopped green onions if desired
Serve over rice or as an appetizer

Tips:

For extra crispiness, double-dip the chicken in buttermilk and flour mixture
Make sure oil is at the right temperature before frying
Don’t overcrowd the pan when frying
The sauce can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator

Enjoy your homemade Bang Bang Chicken!