Bang Bang Chicken
Ultra crunchy, juicy and flavorful fried chicken bites drizzled with a creamy homemade bang bang sauce for the ultimate better than takeout dinner.
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 547kcal
Ingredients
Spice mix:
- 1 ½ -2 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
For the chicken:
- 4 chicken breasts about 24 ounces cut into 1 ½ inch pieces
- ¾ cup buttermilk
- 1 large eggs lightly beaten
Flour mixture:
- ¾ cup flour
- ¼ cup cornstarch
For coating:
- 2-3 cups Panko breadcrumbs
- 3 cups vegetable oil for frying
- ¾ cup Bang Bang Sauce
Instructions
- In a small bowl combine spice mixture and taste to adjust seasoning.
- În a large bowl or ziplock bag, add beaten egg, half the spice mix then pour buttermilk over.
- Add chicken bites and seal. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile in a large bowl add flour, cornstarch and mix well.
- Take the chicken bowl out of the fridge and mix in the flour mixture with your fingers or a spoon. The mixture will thicken and looks lumpy so no worries.
- In another bowl mix panko with the remaining half of the spice mix.
- Heat oil in a large skillet.
- Take chicken pieces out of the buttermilk flour mixture and place in the panko bowl pressing on them to coat evenly.
- Fry for about 2-3 minute until golden brown, work in batches and do not overcrowd the pan.
- Serve drizzled with bang bang sauce.
Notes
- Please check the nutrition disclaimer policy.
Nutrition
Calories: 547kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 58g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 191mg | Sodium: 1132mg | Potassium: 1037mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 512IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 143mg | Iron: 4mg
