Ingredients
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar or lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions (optional garnish)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and place them in a bowl.
- Pour the buttermilk over the chicken and let it marinate for about 15 minutes.
- In another bowl combine the flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep skillet or pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Remove the chicken pieces from the buttermilk and coat them thoroughly in the flour mixture.
- Shake off excess flour and carefully place the chicken into the hot oil.
- Fry the chicken in batches for 4–5 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Transfer the fried chicken to a plate lined with paper towels to remove excess oil.
- In a small bowl whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, honey, sriracha, and rice vinegar until smooth.
- Drizzle the sauce over the crispy chicken or toss the chicken pieces gently in the sauce.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- Marinating the chicken in buttermilk helps keep it tender and juicy.
- Fry the chicken in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan.
- Adjust the amount of sriracha to control the spice level.
- Serve the sauce on the side if you want to keep the chicken extra crispy.
- The sauce can be prepared up to three days in advance and refrigerated.
- Chicken thighs can be used instead of chicken breasts for a juicier texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian-American
- Diet: Halal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
