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Bang Bang Chicken: Easy Crispy Recipe for Perfect Game Night Snacks

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This bang bang chicken recipe delivers ultra-crispy, juicy chicken bites tossed in a creamy, spicy-sweet sauce. Perfect for game nights, parties, or anytime you crave restaurant-style crunch at home.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup buttermilk (or 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp lemon juice)
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • Vegetable oil or peanut oil (enough for 2 inches deep in your pan)
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
  • 2 tbsp sriracha or hot sauce
  • 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tsp rice vinegar or fresh lime juice
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces and pat dry with paper towels.
  2. In a large bowl, combine chicken with buttermilk, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika. Stir to coat and marinate for 15-30 minutes at room temperature or up to 4 hours in the fridge.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
  4. Lift chicken pieces from marinade, letting excess drip off. Toss in breading mix, pressing gently to coat. For extra crispiness, double-dip: dip breaded chicken back in buttermilk, then again in breading.
  5. Arrange breaded chicken on a plate and let rest for 5-10 minutes.
  6. Pour oil into a deep pan or Dutch oven to about 2 inches deep. Heat to 350°F.
  7. Working in batches, fry chicken pieces for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp 165°F). Remove with tongs or slotted spoon and drain on a wire rack or paper towels.
  8. While chicken rests, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, rice vinegar, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
  9. Add crispy chicken to a large bowl, drizzle with about half the bang bang sauce, and toss gently to coat, or serve sauce on the side for dipping.
  10. Garnish with chopped green onions or sesame seeds if desired. Serve hot.

Notes

For gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend and check sauces. For dairy-free, use non-dairy milk with vinegar. Double-dip breading and resting before frying are key for crispiness. You can bake or air-fry for a lighter version. Serve sauce on the side to keep chicken crispy.

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