Description

Craving a bold and spicy twist on your usual sandwich lineup? This Spicy Bang Bang Chicken Sandwich is here to deliver! With crispy golden chicken coated in a creamy, fiery bang bang sauce and topped with cool, crunchy slaw, this sandwich is an irresistible fusion of flavor and texture. Perfect as a quick lunch, an easy dinner, or a crowd-pleasing weekend treat, it fits right into your list of quick breakfast, easy dinner, healthy snack, or flavorful food ideas. It’s one of the best dinner ideas when you want something fast, spicy, and satisfying!

Ingredients

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (halved into cutlets)

1 cup buttermilk (or 3/4 cup milk + 1 tbsp hot sauce)

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 cup cornstarch

Vegetable oil for frying

1/2 cup mayonnaise

2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce

1 tablespoon sriracha

1 tablespoon honey

1 teaspoon rice vinegar or lime juice

1 1/2 cups shredded cabbage

1/4 cup shredded carrots

2 tablespoons chopped green onions

2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

2 tablespoons mayo or Greek yogurt

1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar

Salt and pepper to taste

4 brioche or sandwich buns

Butter for toasting buns

Extra cilantro and green onions (optional garnish)

Instructions

1. Combine buttermilk, salt, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and pepper in a bowl. Add chicken and marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.

2. In a small bowl, mix mayo, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and vinegar to make the bang bang sauce. Set aside.

3. In a separate bowl, combine shredded cabbage, carrots, green onions, cilantro, yogurt or mayo, and vinegar. Add salt and pepper to taste and let it sit.

4. In a shallow dish, mix flour and cornstarch. Dredge marinated chicken, pressing the coating firmly for crispiness.

5. Heat oil to 350°F in a deep skillet or Dutch oven. Fry chicken for 3–5 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked.

6. Toast buttered buns until golden to prevent sogginess.

7. Assemble the sandwich: spread sauce on the bun, layer with chicken, slaw, more sauce, garnish, and top bun. Serve hot.

Notes

Double-dipping the chicken in the flour mix gives an extra-crispy crust.

Toasting the buns is key to preventing sogginess and boosting texture.

You can air fry the chicken at 400°F for 18–20 minutes for a lighter option.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Frying
Cuisine: American Fusion

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 sandwich
Calories: 620
Sugar: 7g
Sodium: 980mg
Fat: 32g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 22g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 34g
Cholesterol: 95mg

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