Description
This Bang Bang Chicken Sandwich features crispy fried chicken coated in a flavorful blend of spices and buttermilk, topped with a creamy, spicy Bang Bang sauce made from mayo, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and honey. Served on toasted brioche buns with fresh lettuce and optional pickles, this Asian-inspired American dish offers a perfect balance of heat, sweetness, and crunch for a satisfying main course.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, halved lengthwise
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Oil for frying
For the Sandwich
- 4 brioche or sandwich buns
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup sliced pickles (optional)
For the Bang Bang Sauce
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon honey
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Pound the chicken cutlets to an even thickness if needed to ensure uniform cooking. Place them in a bowl and marinate in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight for maximum tenderness and flavor.
- Make the Coating: In a shallow dish, mix together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. This mixture will give the chicken its crispy, flavorful crust.
- Heat the Oil: Pour enough oil into a skillet to cover the bottom and heat it over medium-high heat until it reaches about 350°F (175°C), suitable for frying.
- Coat and Fry the Chicken: Remove the chicken breasts from the buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off. Dredge each piece in the flour mixture, pressing gently to ensure a good coating. Fry the chicken for 3–4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and fully cooked through. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
- Prepare the Bang Bang Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and honey until smooth. Adjust sriracha quantity according to your preferred spice level.
- Assemble the Sandwiches: Toast the brioche or sandwich buns if desired for extra texture. Spread a generous amount of Bang Bang sauce on both the top and bottom buns. Layer each with fried chicken, shredded lettuce, and pickles if using. Add more sauce on top of the chicken, then close the sandwich and serve warm.
Notes
- For a lighter version, try baking or air-frying the chicken instead of frying.
- Add coleslaw or sliced avocado to the sandwich for extra crunch and creaminess.
- To make sliders, use smaller buns and cut the chicken into smaller portions accordingly.
- If dairy-free, use a vegan mayonnaise alternative to keep the sauce suitable.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
