1️⃣ Marinate the Chicken:

Place chicken pieces in a bowl and pour buttermilk over them. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes (or up to 1 hour for extra tenderness).

2️⃣ Prepare the Breading:

In one bowl, mix flour, salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.

In a second bowl, beat the egg.

In a third bowl, add the panko breadcrumbs.

3️⃣ Coat the Chicken:

Remove chicken from buttermilk, shake off excess, and coat it in the flour mixture.

Dip into the beaten egg, then coat in panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.

4️⃣ Fry the Chicken:

Heat about 1 inch of oil in a pan over medium-high heat.

Fry chicken in small batches for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.

Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

5️⃣ Prepare the Bang Bang Sauce:

In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, honey, Sriracha, garlic powder, and lime juice. Adjust to taste.

6️⃣ Toss or Drizzle:

Toss fried chicken in the sauce for full coating or serve as a dipping sauce on the side.

7️⃣ Garnish & Serve:

Sprinkle with green onions, sesame seeds, and cilantro. Enjoy over rice, in tacos, or as an appetizer!