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Bang Bang Chicken Sauce

Delicious Bang Bang Chicken Sauce: Sweet & Spicy Delight

This Bang Bang Chicken Sauce is the sweet and spicy delight that transforms ordinary meals into extraordinary feasts.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marination Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs for extra flavor
  • 1 cup Buttermilk or milk mixed with vinegar or lemon juice
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder or fresh minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder can be omitted
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika or cayenne for increased heat
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt adjust to preference
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper freshly ground is best
  • Vegetable Oil for frying can use canola or peanut oil
For the Bang Bang Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup Sweet Chili Sauce or honey/agave syrup
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Lime Juice or lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Honey optional

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • frying pan
  • Wire Rack
  • measuring cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • slotted spoon

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and marinate in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Combine flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.
  3. Coat marinated chicken pieces in the flour mixture and let them rest on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
  4. Mix mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, lime juice, and honey in a bowl until smooth.
  5. Heat oil in a frying pan to 350°F (175°C) and fry chicken pieces in batches for 4-5 minutes per side.
  6. Arrange fried chicken on a platter, drizzle with Bang Bang sauce, and garnish with green onions or sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Make the sauce ahead of time and store it in the fridge for quick meals. It keeps well for up to a week.

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