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Crispy Bang Bang Chicken Recipes Easy – Sweet and Spicy Perfection

Let’s be honest, chicken recipes never really go out of style, right? This one, though, has a little twist. You get that golden crunch that only crispy chicken recipes can deliver, paired with a sauce that’s equal parts sweet and spicy. It’s the kind of dish that makes you forget about boring weekday meals. When I first tried this, I thought, okay, another chicken crispy recipe. But then the sauce hit me—creamy, fiery, a touch of sweetness, and suddenly I was hooked. Imagine the comfort of sweet potato and chicken recipes, but with the kick of a sweet and spicy chili recipe. It’s simple enough to whip up midweek but exciting enough to serve when you’ve got people over. If you’re into easy sweet and sour chicken recipes or just like chicken easy recipes that don’t feel like a chore, this one belongs in your kitchen. Think of it as your weeknight hero, the meal that makes you smile when you realize you’ve got leftovers waiting.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Keywords: chicken crispy recipe, chicken easy recipes, chicken recipes, crispy chicken recipes, easy sweet and sour chicken recipe, sweet and spicy chili recipe, sweet potato and chicken recipes
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Elena

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup cornstarch
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
  • 2 tbsp sriracha
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • Green onions, chopped for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cut the chicken into bite-sized chunks and soak them in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Mix flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.
  3. Heat oil in a deep pan until hot enough for frying.
  4. Dredge chicken pieces in the flour mixture, making sure each piece is well coated.
  5. Fry the chicken until golden and crispy, about 4 to 6 minutes per batch. Place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and honey.
  7. Toss the crispy chicken in the sauce until fully coated.
  8. Top with chopped green onions and serve hot.