Bang Bang Chicken
There's something about Bang Bang Chicken that makes it impossible to resist. Crispy, golden chicken bites tossed in a creamy, tangy, and spicy sauce that delivers just the right kick in every bite.
Servings: 4
Calories: 395kcal
Ingredients
Chicken
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast or chicken thigh, chopped into 1-inch bite-size pieces.
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 large egg
- ½ teaspoon sriracha
- ¼ cup flour
- 2 Tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Sauce
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 Tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 2 teaspoons your favorite hot sauce
- 1 Tablespoon honey
For deep frying
- Cooking oil, like vegetable oil, canola oil, etc. - The amount of oil you use depends on the size of the deep fryer or pot you have. In my deep frying machine, I used 6 cups - but, if you're using a smaller pot, you won't need as much. The idea is to have the chicken pieces completely submerged in the hot oil.
Instructions
Sauce
- Using a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, hot sauce, and honey. Voila, sauce is done!¼ cup mayonnaise, 2 Tablespoons sweet chili sauce, 2 teaspoons your favorite hot sauce, 1 Tablespoon honey
Deep Frying Chicken
- If you're going to be deep frying the chicken, we'll need to start heating up the oil. If you prefer to bake, pan fry, or air fry instead, I've also included instructions for that below.
- Add oil to the deep fryer and start pre-heating to 360°F. If you're using a pot on the stovetop, add the oil and use a candy/deep-fry thermometer, monitoring closely until it reaches 360°F.Cooking oil, like vegetable oil, canola oil, etc. - The amount of oil you use depends on the size of the deep fryer or pot you have. In my deep frying machine, I used 6 cups - but, if you're using a smaller pot, you won't need as much. The idea is to have the chicken pieces completely submerged in the hot oil.
- Chop the chicken into 1-inch bite-size cubes.1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast or chicken thigh, chopped into 1-inch bite-size pieces.
- Whisk together the milk, egg, and sriracha in a bowl.¼ cup milk, 1 large egg, ½ teaspoon sriracha
- Dip each chicken piece into this mixture and set the chicken aside.
- In a ziploc bag, add the flour, cornstarch, panko, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Shake the bag a few times to mix all the ingredients together.¼ cup flour, 2 Tablespoons cornstarch, 1 cup panko breadcrumbs, 2 teaspoons paprika, 2 teaspoons onion powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper
- Add chicken to the bag a few pieces at a time, seal the top, and give it a shake. Repeat this until all chicken is well coated.
- Set the chicken aside for a moment.
- Adding a few pieces at a time, place the chicken in your fryer in a single layer and let it cook completely submerged in oil for 2 to 3 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove the chicken using the basket in your deep fryer or a metal slotted spoon from a pot.
- Let the oil drip off for just a moment, then place the chicken on a cooling rack with paper towels underneath to catch any drips of oil.
- Before frying the next batch, carefully check the temperature of the oil again each time, to make sure the temperature hasn't dropped in the meantime.
- Let the chicken rest and cool for a few minutes, then drizzle the sauce over the chicken and serve on its own, or over rice, pasta, or a salad. Enjoy!
Baking Chicken (option #1)
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Place the breadcrumb-covered chicken on a lined baking sheet and cook on the middle rack for 20 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken measures 165°F.
- Let rest for a few minutes. Serve and enjoy!
Pan Frying Chicken (option #2)
- Drizzle a few tablespoons of oil in a pan on the stove and turn the heat to medium.
- Once hot, add the coated chicken to the pan and saute for a few minutes per side, stirring the chicken around the pan and turning each piece so it's cooked through on all sides.
- Allow the cooked chicken to cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Air Frying Chicken (option #3)
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F.
- Add the chicken to the fryer and cook for 10 to 12 minutes.
- Let the chicken cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
😃 Suggestion: If you enjoyed this, you're gonna love our Buffalo Chicken Dip!
For more Bang Bang Chicken serving suggestions, leftover ideas, and FAQ's, please visit this recipe at maplewoodroad.com
Nutrition
Calories: 395kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 16g | Sodium: 798mg | Potassium: 534mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 218IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 68mg