Description
Bang Bang Chicken is a crispy, spicy, and creamy dish made with golden-fried chicken bites tossed in a sweet chili and Sriracha mayo sauce. It’s an easy and addictive recipe that works great as an appetizer, over rice, or in lettuce wraps for a bold, flavorful meal.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup cornstarch (or flour)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 eggs, beaten
- Vegetable or canola oil, for frying
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1–2 tbsp Sriracha (to taste)
- 1 tsp honey or sugar (optional)
- Optional: green onions or sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Set up a breading station: one bowl with beaten eggs, one with cornstarch.
- Dip chicken pieces into egg, then coat with cornstarch.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry chicken in batches for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, and honey or sugar (if using).
- Toss fried chicken in sauce or drizzle sauce over top just before serving to maintain crispiness.
- Garnish with green onions or sesame seeds. Serve hot with rice, in lettuce wraps, or as an appetizer.
Notes
- Use an air fryer at 400°F (200°C) for 12–15 minutes for a lighter version.
- Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 20–25 minutes as a healthier alternative.
- Try with shrimp instead of chicken for Bang Bang Shrimp.
- Adjust Sriracha to control spice level.
- Store sauce separately to keep chicken crispy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
