Bang Bang Chicken Recipe

🧂 Ingredients

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup chili-garlic sauce
• 2 teaspoons sriracha
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon cayenne or use smoked paprika for a milder version
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 pound chicken breast

  chopped into bite-sized pieces
• 1/2 cup buttermilk or use milk
• 3/4 cup cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper use smoked paprika for a milder version

  or use both!
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Vegetable oil for frying
• FOR GARNISH: Fresh chopped parsley spicy chili flakes

Instructions

• 1 Whisk together all of the ingredients in a small bowl.
• 2 Cover and refrigerate until ready to use, or serve right away.
• 3 Heat 2 inches of vegetable oil in a wide pot to 375 degrees F. Do not let the
  oil boil. If you do not have a thermometer, test the oil with a tiny drop of
  flour. It will immediately sizzle up.
• 4 Next, add the chicken and buttermilk to a large bowl. Toss to coat the chicken.
  Soak for a few minutes while the oil is heating.
• 5 Whisk together then cornstarch, cayenne (or paprika) and a bit of salt and
  pepper into a separate large bowl.
• 6 Drain the chicken and shake off any excess buttermilk. Coat the chicken in the
  seasoned cornstarch mixture, then fry them for 2-3 minutes per side, or until
  they are cooked through and start to lightly brown.
• 7 Remove and drain the chicken on paper towels.
• 8 Toss the chicken with the bang bang sauce then garnish with fresh parsley and
  spicy chili flakes.

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