Bang Bang Chicken
Ingredients
- Bang Bang Chicken Sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup chili-garlic sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoons sriracha
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- black pepper, to taste
- Salt , to taste
- Bang Bang Chicken:
- 1 lb chicken breast , cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- salt, to taste
- black pepper, to taste
- vegetable oil, enough for frying
- spicy chili flakes, optional
- Fresh chopped parsley , optional
Instructions
- To prepare the Bang Bang Sauce:
- - Combine all sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
- - Refrigerate if not using immediately.
- For the Bang Bang Chicken:
- - Heat 2 inches of vegetable oil in a wide pot to 375 degrees F.
- - Add chicken and buttermilk to a large bowl, ensuring the chicken is coated. Allow it to soak while the oil heats.
- - In a separate large bowl, whisk together cornstarch, cayenne (or paprika), salt, and pepper.
- - Drain chicken, shake off excess buttermilk, and coat it in the seasoned cornstarch mixture.
- - Fry the chicken for 2-3 minutes per side until cooked through and lightly browned.
- - Drain fried chicken on paper towels.
- - Toss the chicken with the prepared Bang Bang Sauce, and garnish with fresh parsley and spicy chili flakes. Serve promptly.
Calories: 470kcal, Carbohydrates: 33g, Protein: 26g, Fat: 25g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g, Monounsaturated Fat: 6g, Trans Fat: 0.1g, Cholesterol: 88mg, Sodium: 1124mg, Potassium: 525mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 9g, Vitamin A: 1213IU, Vitamin C: 3mg, Calcium: 49mg, Iron: 1mg
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