Bang Bang Chicken Recipe
Want a tasty bang bang chicken recipe that tastes like it came from a restaurant? This dish mixes crispy chicken with a sweet and spicy sauce. It's a game-changer for dinner. You can make it in 30 minutes, serving four, and it's packed with flavor.
Equipment
- Deep saucepan or heavy-bottomed skillet
- Digital food thermometer
- Long metal tongs
- Multiple mixing bowls
- Cooling rack
- Sharp kitchen knife
- Cutting board
Ingredients
Chicken:
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (or thighs for extra tenderness)
- 1/3 cup gluten-free flour
- 1/3 cup potato starch
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 eggs beaten
- 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- Oil for frying
Bang Bang Sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sweet Thai chili sauce
- 1 tbsp hot sauce Sriracha
- 1 tsp honey
- 1/2 lime juiced
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Coat the Chicken: Dredge in flour and potato starch mix, dip in beaten eggs, and coat with seasoned breadcrumbs.
- Fry the Chicken: Heat oil to 350°F (175°C) and fry until golden brown, about 4 minutes per batch. Alternatively, bake at 425°F for 25-30 minutes or air-fry at 350°F for 15 minutes.
- Make the Sauce: In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, hot sauce, honey, and lime juice until smooth.
- Combine: Toss the crispy chicken in the bang bang sauce until well coated.
- Serve and Enjoy: Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
For extra crispiness, let the coated chicken rest for 5 minutes before frying.
Double-coating with starch and breadcrumbs enhances crunch.
Adjust the spice level by adding more or less Sriracha.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 669kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 39gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 860mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12g
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