Bang Bang Chicken Bites are crispy, golden-fried pieces of chicken tossed in a creamy, sweet, and spicy sauce. This dish is inspired by the famous Bang Bang Shrimp and delivers the same addictive flavors in a chicken version. The secret to its crunchiness is the perfect blend of flour and cornstarch, which creates a light and crispy coating. The Bang Bang sauce, made from mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha, adds a rich, tangy heat that keeps you coming back for more.
Making Bang Bang Chicken at home is simple and requires just a few steps. Start by marinating the chicken in buttermilk for extra tenderness. Then, dredge it in a well-seasoned flour mixture before frying until golden brown. The crispy chicken is then tossed in the signature sauce, creating a balance of crunch, heat, and creaminess.
This dish is perfect as an appetizer, party snack, or even a main course when served with rice or lettuce wraps. You can also air-fry the chicken for a healthier alternative. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or just craving something flavorful, Bang Bang Chicken Bites will be a crowd-pleaser!
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Bang Bang Chicken Bites
Crispy, bite-sized chicken pieces coated in a sweet and spicy Bang Bang sauce. Perfect as an appetizer, snack, or party dish!
Ingredients
For the Bang Bang Sauce:
Instructions
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Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, honey, sriracha, rice vinegar, and garlic powder. Set aside.
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Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, combine chicken pieces with buttermilk and let marinate for 20 minutes.
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Prepare the coating: In another bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and cayenne.
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Coat the chicken: Remove chicken from buttermilk, dip in whisked egg, then dredge in the flour mixture, pressing gently to coat.
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Fry the chicken: Heat oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C). Fry chicken in batches for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
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Toss in sauce: Lightly coat crispy chicken bites with Bang Bang sauce or serve it on the side for dipping.
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Serve: Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 480kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 28g44%
- Saturated Fat 6g30%
- Cholesterol 85mg29%
- Sodium 820mg35%
- Total Carbohydrate 38g13%
- Dietary Fiber 2g8%
- Sugars 9g
- Protein 22g44%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
For extra crunch, double-dip the chicken in the flour mixture.
Adjust the spice level by adding more or less sriracha.
Serve with rice, lettuce wraps, or as a party appetizer.
