Description
These Crispy Bang Bang Chicken Bites are the perfect combination of crunchy and saucy, with a spicy kick that will keep you coming back for more. Serve these as a delicious appetizer or snack at your next gathering!
Ingredients
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For the Chicken Bites:
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- vegetable oil for frying
For the Bang Bang Sauce:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 1 tablespoon honey
For Garnish:
- Chopped green onions and sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Place chicken pieces in buttermilk and marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Prepare the Coating: Mix flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.
- Dredge the Chicken: Dredge marinated chicken pieces in the flour mixture, pressing lightly to coat.
- Fry the Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet and fry chicken in batches until golden brown and cooked through.
- Make the Sauce: Whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and honey until smooth.
- Coat the Chicken: Toss fried chicken in the sauce or serve sauce on the side for dipping.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add more sriracha to the sauce.
- These chicken bites can also be baked or air fried for a lighter option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
