It’s pretty easy to make, with the chunks of chicken coated in a corn starch mixture, then lightly fried. Toss them in a homemade bang bang sauce you can whip together in seconds and boom! Or should I say BANG! We’re talking Bang Bang Chicken, and it’s crazy delicious! Real, authentic bang bang chicken is actually a Chinese dish of chicken tossed in a spicy sauce. This is different, an Americanized version popularly served in American restaurants. Easy appetizers are good to go. They’re great for game day, any party or gathering, or for enjoying all by yourself. Let’s talk about how to make bang bang chicken, shall we? Set aside until ready to use. It is best to keep it in the refrigerator, covered. Whisk all of the ingredients together until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust for salt. Make the Bang Bang Chicken. Heat 2 inches of vegetable oil in a pot to 375 degrees F over medium-high heat. Do not bring it to a boil. If you do not have a thermometer, test the oil with a tiny drop of corn starch. It will immediately sizzle up when you’re ready to start frying. Soak the Chicken. Add the chicken and buttermilk to a large bowl. Toss to coat the chicken. Soak for a few minutes while the oil is heating. Dry Ingredients. Whisk together the cornstarch, cayenne (or paprika) and a bit of salt and pepper into a separate medium bowl. Coat the Chicken. Remove the chicken and shake off any excess buttermilk. Coat the chicken in the seasoned cornstarch mixture. Fry the Chicken Until Crispy. Fry the chicken pieces for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they are cooked through and start to lightly brown for wonderfully crispy chicken. Remove and drain the chicken on paper towels. Get Saucy. Toss the chicken with the bang bang sauce then garnish with fresh parsley and spicy chili flakes. Serve it up with extra bang bang sauce. Boom! That’s it, my friends! Or should I say “Bang”. Easy enough, isn’t it? I love this stuff. Super tasty. Popular additions include soy sauce, sriracha, chili-garlic sauce, honey, citrus or vinegar, Worcestershire sauce and/or spicy seasonings, such as cayenne or Cajun seasonings. I like to make an extra spicy version, of course. See my Bang Bang Sauce Recipe here with more discussion on how you can customize it to make it your own. I hope you enjoy it! Time to get cooking! How are you going to serve yours? I’d love to hear it! I made tacos with mine! They’re just great chicken bites! Got any questions? Ask away! I’m happy to help. If you enjoy this recipe, I hope you’ll leave a comment with some STARS. Also, please share it on social media. Don’t forget to tag us at #ChiliPepperMadness. I’ll be sure to share! Thanks! — Mike H.
