Bang Bang Chicken Sauce
Bang Bang Chicken Sauce is a delightful blend of sweet and spicy flavors that elevates any chicken dish. Perfect for dipping, drizzling, or serving alongside your favorite sides, this sauce transforms ordinary meals into extraordinary culinary experiences. The creamy mayonnaise combined with zesty lime juice and the kick of sriracha creates a taste sensation that appeals to both kids and adults. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or enjoying a casual weeknight meal, this recipe is sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Main
- 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.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Coat marinated chicken pieces in the flour mixture.
- Prepare the Bang Bang sauce by mixing mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, lime juice, and honey in a bowl.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry coated chicken pieces until golden brown (about 4-5 minutes per side). Drain on paper towels.
- Serve the fried chicken drizzled with Bang Bang sauce or on the side for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 4 oz (113g) of chicken with sauce
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg