Bang Bang Chicken Sandwich

The Bang Bang Chicken Sandwich is crispy, saucy, a little spicy, and completely over-the-top in the best possible way. That signature bang bang sauce — creamy, sweet, and packing just enough heat — takes an already incredible fried chicken sandwich and sends it to a whole other level.

Whether you’re feeding a crowd on game day or just treating yourself on a Tuesday night, this sandwich delivers every single time. Fair warning: one is never enough.

The recipe can be found here.

First things first — get that chicken soaking. Add your chicken and buttermilk to a Ziploc bag, seal it up, give it a good toss, and pop it in the fridge for at least an hour. Overnight is even better if you’ve got the time. This is what keeps the chicken tender and juicy on the inside, so don’t skip it!

While you’re waiting, go ahead and whip up the bang bang sauce. Combine the mayo, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and lime juice in a bowl, mix it all together, and refrigerate until you’re ready to build the sandwiches. Try to leave some for the actual sandwich — no judgment if you start dipping things into it immediately.

When you’re ready to cook, whisk together the flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Pull the chicken out of the buttermilk, let the excess drip off, and dredge each piece in the flour mixture until fully coated.

Heat about an inch of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and fry for 6-7 minutes per side until deep golden brown and cooked through to 165°F. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain, then move to a cutting board and slice each piece in half.

In the same skillet, toast your buns open face-down over medium-high heat until lightly golden. This step is small but makes a big difference — no soggy buns here.

Now comes the best part. Spread that bang bang sauce generously on both sides of each bun, layer on the chicken, lettuce, and tomato, and pile on any extra toppings you love — onion, pickles, jalapeños, you name it. Cap it off with the top bun and enjoy!

The recipe can be found here.

There you have it — the sandwich that’s going to ruin every other chicken sandwich for you. Once you’ve had bang bang sauce on a perfectly crispy piece of fried chicken, there’s no going back.

The best part? It’s way easier to make than it looks. A little prep, a quick fry, and you’ve got a sandwich that tastes like it came from your favorite restaurant — right in your own kitchen.

Happy Cooking!