Bang Bang Chicken Sauce
Bang Bang Chicken Sauce is an exciting blend of creamy, sweet, and spicy flavors that takes your dishes to the next level. This versatile sauce is perfect for drizzling over crispy chicken, tossing with shrimp, or using as a vibrant dip for fresh veggies. It’s not just tasty; it’s quick to prepare and can be customized to suit your spice preference. Whether you’re entertaining guests or simply whipping up a family meal, this sauce will become a staple in your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
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.
- Combine flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Remove chicken from buttermilk, dredge in flour mixture, and let rest on a wire rack.
- Mix mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, lime juice, and honey in a small bowl.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet to 350°F (175°C) and fry chicken until golden brown on both sides.
- Drain excess oil on paper towels and serve with the sauce drizzled on top or as a dip.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz (113g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 75mg