Description
Crispy bang bang chicken delivers a spicy-sweet sensation that dances across your palate with delightful Asian-inspired flavors. Crunchy chicken pieces drizzled in creamy, zesty sauce promise a mouthwatering experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 500 grams (17.6 ounces) boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
Coating Ingredients:
- 1 cup flour
- 2 eggs, whisked
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Oil for frying
Sauce Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons Sriracha
- 1 tablespoon honey
Instructions
- Gently blot chicken pieces with paper towels to remove excess moisture, ensuring a crisp coating.
- Create a three-stage breading station: first dredge chicken in seasoned flour, then dip into beaten eggs, finally coat completely with panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
- Warm vegetable oil in a deep skillet to 350F, maintaining consistent temperature for even cooking.
- Carefully lower breaded chicken pieces into hot oil, frying in small batches to prevent overcrowding and maintain oil temperature.
- Cook chicken for 4-5 minutes, rotating occasionally, until exterior turns golden-amber and internal temperature reaches 165F.
- While chicken fries, whisk together creamy mayonnaise, zesty chili sauce, fiery Sriracha, and sweet honey until perfectly blended.
- Once chicken is crisp and golden, transfer to a wire rack to drain excess oil and maintain crunchiness.
- Immediately before serving, generously coat hot chicken pieces with the spicy-sweet sauce, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Garnish with chopped green onions or sesame seeds for added texture and visual appeal.
Notes
- Pat chicken completely dry to ensure maximum crispiness and prevent soggy breading.
- Use cold eggs when dipping chicken to help breadcrumbs adhere more effectively.
- Test oil temperature with a small piece of breadcrumb – it should sizzle immediately without burning.
- Consider using gluten-free panko for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 120mg