Bang Bang sauce is Bonefish Grill’s signature sweet and spicy sauce that they drizzle over their popular Bang Bang Shrimp recipe! I had to try it with chicken and I must admit, this is one of the tastiest chicken dishes I HAVE EVER HAD! My husband, toddler, and I devoured this delicious dish and I’ve cooked it a few times since! My family is just obsessed with this dinner recipe and I get asked to cook this often.
If you haven’t tried my Bang Bang Tofu or my Bang Bang Shrimp Bowls, I use the same Bang Bang sauce in both recipes. The Bang Bang sauce can be drizzled over steak, tofu, or used as a salad dressing. It’s a versatile sauce that complements many different dishes and is ready in ONLY 20 MINUTES, making it the perfect busy weeknight dinner!
What is Bang Bang Sauce?
It’s a sweet and spicy sauce with flavor and heat. Bang Bang sauce is made of mayo, sriracha, rice vinegar, granulated sugar, and salt. If you want your Bang Bang sauce to be mild, use less sriracha sauce as that is what gives the sauce the heat.
Healthier Variations
If you don’t feel like frying, then grill the chicken on your outdoor grill or in the oven. If you grill them, heat the grill over high and cook for about 8-9 minutes on each side.
You can also bake the chicken. If baking the chicken, rub one tablespoon olive oil over the chicken breasts and bake them on a foil-lined baking sheet, in the oven, at 450 degrees F for 20-25 minutes.
When the chicken is done, let it cool. Chop or slice the chicken breasts and drizzle Bang Bang sauce over the top. Serve warm.
How to make the best Bang Bang Chicken
STEP 1: To make the sauce, mix the mayo, sriracha, vinegar, sugar, and salt until creamy and smooth.
STEP 2: Whisk the buttermilk, flour, cornstarch, egg, salt, and pepper until well incorporated.
STEP 3: Add oil to a deep pot and heat over medium-high heat.
STEP 4: Coat each piece of chicken, one at a time, in the buttermilk mixture. Dredge each piece of chicken in the panko then add it to the oil. When the chicken turns golden brown, remove them from the oil.
STEP 5: Drizzle the Bang Bang sauce over the chicken and sprinkle with parsley. You don’t have to sprinkle with parsley, but it’s such a nice finishing touch and it tastes heavenly on top of the chicken!
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Final Thoughts
Finally, if you make these Bang Bang Chicken Bowls, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! I love to hear from everyone who makes this recipe and always try my best to respond to all comments.
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Bang Bang Chicken
Equipment
Ingredients
Bang Bang Sauce
- 1/3 c mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp sriracha
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sugar
Chicken
- 1 c buttermilk
- 1 c all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 egg
- salt
- pepper
- 1/2 c canola oil or more as needed
- 1 lb. chicken breasts boneless and skinless
- 1 c panko
- fresh parsley, chopped optional
Instructions
- To make the sauce, mix the mayo, sriracha, vinegar, sugar, and salt until creamy and smooth.
- In a medium bowl, whisk the buttermilk, flour, cornstarch, egg, salt, and pepper.
- Add about 1 inch vegetable oil to a deep pot and heat over medium-high heat. Add enough oil to cover the chicken.
- Coat each piece of chicken, one at a time, in the buttermilk mixture. Dredge each piece of chicken in the panko then add it to the hot oil. When the chicken is golden brown, use tongs to remove it from the oil and place it on a paper towel-lined plate.
- Drizzle the Bang Bang sauce over the chicken and if using, sprinkle with parsley.
- If you make this, don't forget to leave a rating and comment!
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