Crispy Bang Bang Chicken with Sweet Spicy Sauce (Print Version)
Bang bang chicken recipe with crispy coating and creamy spicy sauce. Easy homemade version that's better than takeout!
# Recipe Info:
Prep Time: 20 Minutes minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Difficulty: Intermediate
Cuisine: Asian
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
01 -
2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
02 -
1 cup buttermilk
03 -
2 cups all-purpose flour
04 -
1/2 cup cornstarch
→ Seasonings & Spices
05 -
1 tsp salt
06 -
1/2 tsp black pepper
07 -
1/2 tsp garlic powder
08 -
Vegetable oil for frying
→ Bang Bang Sauce
09 -
1/2 cup mayonnaise
10 -
1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
11 -
2-3 tbsp sriracha (adjust to taste)
12 -
1 tbsp rice vinegar
→ Garnish & Toppings
13 -
2 green onions, chopped
14 -
1 tbsp sesame seeds
15 -
Extra sauce for serving
# Instructions:
01 -
Cut chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and marinate in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes. This tenderizes the meat and creates the base for crispy coating.
02 -
Mix flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a large bowl. Set up dredging station with wet and dry ingredients separated.
03 -
Dredge each chicken piece from buttermilk into flour mixture, pressing gently to adhere coating. Work in small batches to prevent sticking.
04 -
Heat oil to 350°F and fry chicken in small batches for 4-5 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Don't overcrowd the pan.
05 -
Whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and rice vinegar until smooth. Taste and adjust spice level as needed.
06 -
Gently toss hot crispy chicken with bang bang sauce until evenly coated. Serve immediately garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.
# Notes:
01 -
Don't sauce the chicken until ready to serve or the coating gets soggy—learned this at a dinner party disaster.
02 -
Store leftover plain chicken and sauce separately in the fridge for up to 3 days for best texture.
03 -
Substitute Greek yogurt mixed with mayo for a slightly lighter version that still tastes incredible.
04 -
Serve over rice or in lettuce wraps for different meal vibes—both work beautifully with the flavors.
# Tools You'll Need:
01 -
Large bowls
02 -
candy thermometer
03 -
large pot or deep fryer
04 -
wire rack
05 -
whisk
# Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):
Calories: 485 kcal
Total Fat: 28 g
Total Carbohydrate: 32 g
Protein: 28 g