Description
Bang Bang Chicken Sauce is a creamy and spicy delight that adds an explosion of flavor to your meals. This versatile sauce, which beautifully balances sweet and spicy notes, is perfect for drizzling over crispy chicken or using as a zesty dip for vegetables. Whether you’re hosting a casual dinner or preparing for a special occasion, this sauce is sure to impress your guests. With its easy preparation and customizable heat level, you can make it just the way you like it. Get ready to elevate your dishes with this fantastic recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and marinate in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Remove chicken from buttermilk, dredge in the flour mixture, and let sit on a wire rack.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet to 350°F (175°C) and fry chicken until golden brown, about 4–5 minutes per side.
- For the Bang Bang sauce, mix mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, lime juice, and honey until smooth.
- Serve fried chicken drizzled with the sauce or on the side for dipping.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of fried chicken (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 65mg