Description
Bang Bang Chicken is a crispy and juicy chicken dish coated in a creamy, spicy, and sweet sauce that will leave you craving more. The perfect balance of heat and sweetness, this dish is ideal as an appetizer or main course and is sure to impress at any dinner table.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast or Thighs: Cut into bite-sized pieces for easy eating.
- Flour: For dredging the chicken to get it crispy.
- Cornstarch: Helps the chicken become extra crispy.
- Baking Powder: For an extra light and crispy coating.
- Salt and Pepper: For seasoning the chicken.
- Eggs: For binding the flour and cornstarch to the chicken.
- Oil: For frying the chicken, such as vegetable or canola oil.
For the Bang Bang Sauce
- Mayonnaise: The base of the creamy sauce.
- Sweet Chili Sauce: For sweetness and a mild heat.
- Sriracha Sauce: For an added spicy kick.
- Garlic Powder: Adds flavor to the sauce.
- Rice Vinegar: To balance the sweetness with a touch of acidity.
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Dip the chicken pieces into the egg, then dredge them in the flour mixture, ensuring they are fully coated.
- Fry the Chicken: Heat oil in a deep pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, carefully add the chicken pieces in batches, frying for 4-5 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Remove the chicken and place it on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Make the Bang Bang Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, garlic powder, and rice vinegar until smooth and well combined.
- Toss the Chicken: In a large bowl, gently toss the crispy chicken with the Bang Bang sauce until each piece is fully coated.
- Serve: Serve the Bang Bang Chicken immediately, garnished with green onions or sesame seeds if desired. It pairs well with rice, veggies, or just as an appetizer.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of sriracha in the sauce depending on your spice tolerance.
- If you prefer baked chicken, you can bake the chicken pieces at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- For a tangier sauce, increase the amount of rice vinegar to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Appetizer
- Method: Frying, Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian-American Fusion
Keywords: Bang Bang Chicken, Crispy Chicken, Spicy Chicken, Sweet Chicken, Appetizer, Chicken Recipe, Asian Chicken, Fried Chicken