Description

Crispy Bang Bang Chicken is a vibrant dish that combines comfort food indulgence with gourmet flair, featuring tender chicken with a crispy coating and a sweet, spicy, and tangy Bang Bang sauce.

Ingredients

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1.5 lbs Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts or Thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 cup All-Purpose Flour
1/2 cup Cornstarch
1 teaspoon Salt
1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper (optional)
2 Large Eggs, lightly beate
1/4 cup Milk or Buttermilk
4–6 cups Vegetable Oil or Canola Oil for frying
1/2 cup Mayonnaise
1/4 cup Sweet Chili Sauce
2 tablespoons Sriracha
1 tablespoon Honey or Maple Syrup
1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar
1 teaspoon Sesame Oil
2 tablespoons Chopped Fresh Cilantro (optional)
1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds (optional)
Sliced Green Onions (optional)

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Instructions

Prepare the Chicken: Pat the chicken cubes dry with paper towels
Make the Breading Station: In a shallow dish, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper. In another shallow dish, whisk the eggs and milk together
Dredge the Chicken: Dip each piece of chicken in the egg wash, then into the flour mixture, pressing lightly. Place on a plate or wire rack
Heat the Oil: In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil to 350-375°F (175-190°C)
Fry the Chicken: Fry chicken pieces for 4-6 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on a wire rack
Prepare the Bang Bang Sauce: Whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, honey (or maple syrup), rice vinegar, and sesame oil
Assemble and Serve: Drizzle the sauce over the fried chicken, toss gently, and garnish with cilantro, sesame seeds, and green onions if desired

Notes

For optimal crispiness, pat chicken dry thoroughly before dredging.

Maintain oil temperature between 350-375°F for best frying results.

Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Category: Dinner
Method: Frying
Cuisine: Fusion

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 500 kcal
Sugar: 12.5 g
Sodium: 700 mg
Fat: 35 g
Saturated Fat: 6 g
Unsaturated Fat: 29 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 30 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 30 g
Cholesterol: 90 mg