Bang Bang Chicken Sauce
Bang Bang Chicken Sauce is a vibrant, creamy sauce that perfectly balances sweet and spicy flavors, transforming any chicken dish into a culinary delight. This versatile sauce is great for drizzling over crispy chicken, serving as a zesty dipping sauce, or even enhancing grilled veggies. With its smooth texture and bold taste, it’s sure to impress at dinner parties or family meals. The best part? It’s quick and easy to prepare, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
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- 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 chicken into bite-sized pieces and marinate in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes.
- In a large bowl, mix flour with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Remove chicken from buttermilk; dredge each piece in the flour mixture and let sit on a wire rack.
- For the sauce, combine mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, lime juice in a bowl.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet to 350°F (175°C). Fry chicken pieces until golden brown (about 4-5 minutes per side).
- Drain excess oil on paper towels and serve with Bang Bang Sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of fried chicken with sauce (approximately 85g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 55mg