Bang Bang Chicken Bites (Crispy, Creamy, and Irresistible)

These Bang Bang Chicken Bites are crispy, tender chicken pieces tossed in a creamy, spicy-sweet sauce. Perfect as an appetizer, snack, or easy weeknight dinner that everyone will love!

Bang Bang Chicken Bites: A Crowd-Favorite with a Kick

If you’ve ever had Bang Bang Shrimp at a restaurant, you know the magic — crispy bites coated in a creamy, spicy, slightly sweet sauce that keeps you reaching for more. These Bang Bang Chicken Bites bring that same addictive flavor home, in bite-sized chicken form!

They’re crunchy on the outside, juicy inside, and covered in a velvety sauce made with mayo, sweet chili, and a hint of sriracha. Whether you serve them as an appetizer, game-day snack, or main dish over rice, these bites will definitely be requested again and again.

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Servings: 4 Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces

• 1 cup buttermilk

• 1 cup cornstarch

• ½ cup all-purpose flour

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

• ½ teaspoon paprika

• ½ teaspoon salt

• ½ teaspoon black pepper

• Oil, for frying

For the Bang Bang Sauce:

• ½ cup mayonnaise

• ¼ cup Thai sweet chili sauce

• 1 tablespoon sriracha (adjust to taste)

• 1 tablespoon honey (optional, for extra sweetness)

For Garnish:

• Sliced green onions

• Sesame seeds

Instructions

1. Marinate the Chicken: Place chicken pieces in a bowl with buttermilk and let soak for at least 30 minutes (or overnight for extra tenderness).

2. Prepare the Coating: In a large bowl, mix cornstarch, flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.

3. Heat the Oil: In a deep skillet or pot, heat oil to 350°F.

4. Fry the Chicken: Remove chicken from buttermilk, shake off excess, and coat each piece in the flour mixture. Fry in batches for 4–5 minutes, until golden brown and crispy. Place on a paper towel–lined plate to drain.

5. Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and honey until smooth.

6. Toss and Serve: In a large bowl, gently toss the crispy chicken bites in the Bang Bang sauce until evenly coated.

7. Garnish: Sprinkle with sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving.

Tips for Perfect Bang Bang Chicken

• Double fry for extra crunch — fry once at 325°F, rest, then fry again at 375°F for 1–2 minutes.

• Air fryer option: Spray the

  chicken with oil and cook at 400°F for 12–14 minutes, flipping halfway.

• Make it lighter: Use baked chicken or grilled strips and toss in the sauce.

• Adjust heat level by adding more or less sriracha.

• Serve over rice or lettuce wraps for a quick, satisfying meal.

Final Thoughts

These Bang Bang Chicken Bites are the perfect mix of creamy, spicy, and crunchy — a total flavor explosion that never fails to impress. They’re easy to make, family-friendly, and ideal for parties, weeknight dinners, or anytime you crave a restaurant-style treat at home.

Serve with extra sauce on the side and watch them disappear!

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