Crispy Juicy Bang Bang Chicken (Print)

Crispy fried chicken pieces tossed in a sweet and spicy sauce combining mayo, chili, sriracha and honey.

# Ingredients:

→ Chicken

01 - 450 grams boneless chicken breast, cut into bite sized pieces
02 - 240 milliliters buttermilk
03 - Salt to taste
04 - Ground black pepper to taste
05 - Vegetable oil, for deep frying

→ Coating

06 - 125 grams all purpose flour
07 - 60 grams cornstarch

→ Bang Bang Sauce

08 - 60 grams mayonnaise
09 - 30 milliliters sweet chili sauce
10 - 15 milliliters sriracha sauce
11 - 15 milliliters liquid honey

# Directions:

01 - Combine the chicken pieces with buttermilk in a bowl, season with salt and pepper, and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
02 - Mix together the all purpose flour, cornstarch, additional salt, and black pepper in a separate bowl.
03 - Remove the chicken from the marinade and dredge each piece in the flour mixture, ensuring all sides are thoroughly coated.
04 - Heat 2.5 centimeters of vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Fry chicken in batches for 5 to 7 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to paper towels to drain excess oil.
05 - Combine mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha sauce, and honey in a small bowl, whisking until the mixture is smooth.
06 - Place fried chicken in a large bowl, add Bang Bang sauce, and toss gently until evenly coated. Serve immediately.

# Notes:

01 - For extra crispiness, double-coat the chicken by dipping it back into the buttermilk after the first coating, then redredging in the flour mixture.