Name: Crispy Bang Bang Chicken Bites with Spicy Mayo Sauce
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces; 1 cup buttermilk (or milk + 1 tbsp vinegar/lemon juice); 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup cornstarch; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp paprika; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; Oil, for frying; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce; 1–2 tsp sriracha (adjust to spice preference); 1 tbsp honey (optional, for extra sweetness)

Ingredients

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For the Chicken:

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 cup buttermilk (or milk + 1 tbsp vinegar/lemon juice)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornstarch
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
Oil, for frying

For the Bang Bang Sauce:

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
1–2 tsp sriracha (adjust to spice preference)
1 tbsp honey (optional, for extra sweetness)

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Instructions

In a bowl, marinate chicken pieces in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes (or overnight for more tenderness).
In another bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Heat oil in a deep skillet or pot over medium-high heat (about 350°F / 175°C).
Remove chicken from buttermilk, dredge in flour mixture, pressing lightly to coat well.
Fry chicken in batches for 4–6 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked. Drain on paper towels.
In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and honey.
Toss crispy chicken bites in the sauce or serve sauce on the side for dipping.

Garnish with chopped green onions or sesame seeds if desired.