Bang Bang Chicken Thighs – Crispy & Flavorful
This Bang Bang Chicken recipe delivers crispy, juicy chicken thighs with a perfect spicy-sweet sauce.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons Sriracha
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, marinate the chicken thighs in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes.
- In another bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Dredge each chicken thigh in the flour mixture, shaking off excess.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet to 350°F (175°C). Fry chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- In a separate bowl, mix mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, honey, and lime juice to make the sauce.
- Drizzle the sauce over the fried chicken and garnish with chopped green onions.
- Serve hot with your favorite side dish.