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Bang Bang Chicken

Recipe from Mrinal Marwaha, from their Instagram reelWritten down by ReelsMeals from the caption and voiceover. Added 24 October 2026.

20 minutes to prep, 15 to cook. Crispy fried chicken tossed in a sweet‑spicy Bang Bang sauce, finished with fresh green onions and a silky egg yolk garnish. The buttermilk marinade keeps the meat juicy, while the coating delivers a satisfying crunch. Perfect for a fun dinner or game‑day snack.

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Bang Bang Chicken by Mrinal Marwaha, a frame from the Instagram video

Method

Marinade

  1. Combine buttermilk, grated garlic, 1 tsp salt and ½ tsp black pepper; add chicken pieces and marinate for 1 hour.

Coating

  1. In a bowl mix flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, smoked paprika, ¾ tsp salt, ¾ tsp black pepper, and ¼ tsp MSG.

  1. Dredge the marinated chicken in the coating mixture, shaking off excess.

  2. Heat oil to 350°F (350°F) and fry the coated chicken for 4–5 minutes until golden and cooked through.

Bang Bang Sauce

  1. Whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, chili oil, sriracha, honey, rice vinegar, light soy sauce, grated garlic and a pinch of MSG until smooth.

  1. Toss the fried chicken in the sauce until fully coated.

  2. Garnish with sliced green onions and sliced egg yolk before serving.

Tips while you cook

Marinate before coating
After mixing the buttermilk, garlic, salt and pepper, place the chicken in the mixture and let it sit for the full 1 hour before coating.
Shake off excess coating
When dredging the chicken, gently shake each piece to remove surplus flour mixture before frying.
Maintain oil temperature
Heat the oil to 350°F (175°C) and fry the chicken for 4–5 minutes until golden, ensuring even cooking.
Combine sauce ingredients thoroughly
Whisk all sauce components together until the mixture is smooth before tossing the fried chicken.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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