Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 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 sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and marinate in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix flour with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Coat marinated chicken in the flour mixture and let rest on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
- Fry in hot oil until golden brown (about 4–5 minutes each side). Drain on paper towels.
- Mix sauce ingredients together until smooth and serve over chicken or as a dip.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz (113g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Adjust the spice level in the sauce by varying the amount of sriracha. Pair with steamed rice or fresh salads for a balanced meal. To keep leftovers crispy, store fried chicken separately from the sauce.
