Description
Bang bang chicken delivers a spicy-sweet symphony of flavors from Sichuan province. Crispy chicken pieces drizzled with creamy sauce create an irresistible dish you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Bang Bang Sauce Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 1 tablespoon honey
Oil for frying
Instructions
- Blend dry ingredients including cornstarch, flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a wide mixing container to create a uniform coating mixture.
- Thoroughly coat each chicken piece first in whisked eggs, ensuring complete coverage, then carefully dredge through the seasoned dry mixture for a comprehensive breading.
- Prepare a skillet with oil at medium temperature (around 350°F), allowing it to heat evenly before introducing chicken pieces.
- Carefully place breaded chicken into hot oil, allowing each piece to fry approximately 3-4 minutes per side until achieving a rich golden-brown exterior and ensuring internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Transfer fried chicken onto paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil and maintain crispiness.
- Create bang bang sauce by vigorously whisking mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and honey until smooth and well-integrated.
- Gently toss hot, crispy chicken pieces within prepared sauce, ensuring each piece receives thorough, uniform coating.
- Plate immediately over steamed rice or alongside fresh salad, garnishing with finely chopped green onions or cilantro for added freshness and visual appeal.
Notes
- Coat chicken evenly in the seasoned flour mixture to ensure a crispy, flavorful exterior that locks in moisture.
- Control oil temperature between 350-375°F for perfectly golden, non-greasy chicken that remains juicy inside.
- Adjust spice levels in bang bang sauce by increasing or decreasing sriracha for personalized heat intensity.
- Use gluten-free flour blend and cornstarch to make the recipe suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 500 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg