Description
Bang Bang Chicken is a quick and flavorful dish featuring crispy, golden chicken pieces coated in a creamy, spicy sauce that balances sweet, tangy, and heat. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual dinners, this recipe comes together in under 30 minutes using simple ingredients and delivers restaurant-quality taste right at home.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Bang Bang Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2–3 tablespoons sriracha sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon honey or sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Cut the boneless chicken into bite-sized pieces. Pat them dry thoroughly to ensure the cornstarch coating will stick well. Toss the chicken pieces with cornstarch until they are evenly coated to achieve a crispy texture when fried.
- Fry the Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the coated chicken pieces in batches to prevent overcrowding. Cook each side for about 3-4 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the cooked chicken and drain on paper towels to keep them crisp.
- Make the Bang Bang Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sriracha, honey, rice vinegar, and garlic powder. Taste and adjust the balance of sweet, spicy, and tangy to your preference.
- Combine and Toss: Once the chicken has been fried and drained, gently toss the pieces in the Bang Bang sauce until they are fully coated. Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Pat the chicken dry to ensure the cornstarch sticks and yields a crispy finish.
- Fry chicken in small batches to avoid overcrowding the pan, which helps maintain crispiness.
- If the sauce is too thick, add a bit of water or lime juice to thin it out.
- Use fresh, high-quality sriracha for a bolder and fresher flavor.
- Serve immediately after tossing to preserve the crunchy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz (about 1 cup)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Bang Bang Chicken, crispy chicken, spicy mayo sauce, quick dinner, easy chicken recipe, creamy spicy chicken
