Bang Bang Chicken Bites
Crispy, juicy Bang Bang Chicken Bites with a sweet and spicy sauce. Perfect appetizer for parties or game day, tested and perfected for consistent results.
Equipment
- Heavy-bottomed pot or deep fryer
- Candy thermometer
- Wire cooling rack
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into 1.5-inch pieces
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp white pepper
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup cornstarch
- 2 tsp sweet paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper adjust to taste
- 0.33 cup honey
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 3 tbsp Sriracha sauce
- 1 tsp chili garlic sauce
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger grated
- 6 cups neutral oil for frying
Instructions
- Combine buttermilk, kosher salt, garlic powder, and white pepper in a large bowl. Add chicken pieces and marinate for 15-30 minutes.
- Whisk together mayonnaise, honey, brown sugar, Sriracha, chili garlic sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger until smooth.
- In a shallow dish, mix flour, cornstarch, paprika, onion powder, oregano, and cayenne pepper.
- Heat oil to 350°F (175°C) in a deep pot or fryer.
- Remove chicken from marinade, dredge in flour mixture, shaking off excess.
- Fry chicken in batches for 3-4 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Drain on wire rack and season with salt while hot.
- Toss chicken bites with Bang Bang sauce and serve immediately.
Notes
Adjust spice level by modifying Sriracha and cayenne pepper amounts. For gluten-free, substitute flour with rice flour blend. Sauce can be made ahead and refrigerated.
Nutrition
Calories: 485kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 28gFat: 32gSodium: 680mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18g
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