Bang Bang Chicken

I found this on the P (yes, okay, I really do have a problem these days), and it said as a takeoff from PF Chang's... since I haven't been there in a few years, I'm not sure about that.  I do know that I loved it, and Mike loved the chicken.  He did find that he liked using BBQ sauce for dipping more than the sauce that came with it (I loved the sauce that was with it). 

Ingredients (serves 2 people... 3 meals apparently!):

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into small pieces
• 1c buttermilk (I used kefir and Mike didn't notice the change)
• 3/4c flour
• 1/2c cornstarch
• 1 egg
• 1T garlic pwder
• 1t smoked paprika
• 1T hot sauce
• salt and pepper to taste
• Panko breadcrumbs
• oil for frying

   For the sauce:

• 1/2c mayonnaise
• 1/4c sweet chili sauce
• 1T hot sauce
• 2T honey

 Directions:

1. Combine flour, cornstarch, and spices together in a bowl, then add the hot sauce, egg and buttermilk into them... whisking until you have a smooth batter.
2. Add the chicken pieces to the batter and toss to ensure all pieces are coated then set aside.  Put the panko breadcrumbs in a shallow dish or plate.
3. In a small bowl, mix all ingredients for the sauce together and place in the fridge until ready for serving.
4. Heat the oil in a large skillet.  One by one, remove chicken from the batter and dredge through the breadcrumbs, coating completely.  Fry chicken on each side for approximately 3-5 minutes (until cooked through).
5. After frying, move to paper towel lined plate to drain any excess oil then repeat until all chicken is cooked.
6. Serve with the sauce (either drizzled or for dipping).