# Bang Bang Chicken Bites

Crispy fried chicken bites tossed in a creamy, sweet-heat bang bang sauce — addictive as an appetizer or piled over rice for dinner.

_Snack · American_

Prep: 20 min · Cook: 20 min · Total: 40 min · Yields: 4 servings

## Ingredients

- 1 ½ lb boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch pieces)
- ¾ cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tbsp sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp sliced green onions (for garnish)

## Instructions

1. Combine the 0.75 cup buttermilk, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 0.5 tsp smoked paprika, 0.5 tsp kosher salt, and 0.25 tsp black pepper in a large bowl. Add the 1.5 lb chicken pieces, toss to coat, and let marinate for at least 15 minutes at room temperature (or up to 4 hours in the fridge).
2. Make the bang bang sauce: whisk together the 0.5 cup mayonnaise, 0.25 cup sweet chili sauce, 2 tbsp sriracha, 1 tbsp honey, and 1 tsp rice vinegar in a small bowl until smooth. Taste and adjust heat with more sriracha if desired. Set aside.
3. Set up a three-stage breading station: mix the 1 cup all-purpose flour and 0.5 cup cornstarch in a shallow dish; beat the 2 eggs in a second shallow dish; spread the 1 cup panko breadcrumbs in a third.
4. Lift each chicken piece from the buttermilk marinade, letting excess drip off. Dredge in the flour-cornstarch mixture, dip in the beaten egg, then press firmly into the panko breadcrumbs to coat all sides.
5. Pour the 2 cups vegetable oil into a large heavy-bottomed skillet or Dutch oven and heat over medium-high until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
6. Working in batches of 8–10 pieces, fry the breaded chicken for 3–4 minutes per side until deep golden brown and cooked through (internal temp 165°F). Do not crowd the pan.
7. Transfer fried chicken bites to a wire rack set over a baking sheet to drain. Repeat with remaining pieces, returning the oil to 350°F between batches.
8. Once all the chicken is fried, add it to a large bowl and drizzle over the bang bang sauce. Toss gently until every piece is well coated.
9. Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with the 2 tbsp sliced green onions. Serve immediately.

## Tip

> Keep the oil temperature steady at 350°F — dropping below 325°F causes the panko to absorb oil instead of crisping, leaving you with a greasy crust rather than a shatteringly crunchy one.

Tags: comfort-food, appetizer, weeknight, one-pan, 30-minute

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