Bang Bang Chicken
This bang bang chicken recipe makes the best crispy, and saucy dish. Cubed chicken breast is battered and fried to give you that golden brown exterior, but the best part is what comes next. The chicken is tossed in a sweet and spicy bang bang sauce making for an unforgettable dish.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken breast or thighs
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 Tbsp cup corn starch
- 1 ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- ½ tsp ground paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Oil for frying
sauce:
- ⅔ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 Tbsp sriracha or hot sauce
- ½ tsp lemon juice or white vinegar
- 2 tsp sugar
Instructions
- Cube the chicken into even bite-sized pieces.
- In a deep dish or bowl, add the flour, corn starch salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic. Whisk to combine.
- Dredge the chicken into the flour mixture.
- Heat the oil and cook the chicken in batches until golden and crispy.
- Add the chicken to a wire rack to drip off excess oil, and keep the chicken crispy, or just add it to a parchment paper lined baking sheet.
- Add chicken to a bowl, drizzle with the bang bang sauce, and toss lightly.
- Serve and enjoy, friends.
Notes
- Choose the right oil. Selecting the right oil is crucial for perfectly crispy chicken. Look for oils with a high smoke point, such as canola, vegetable, or avocado oil.
- Prep your fry station. Before you start battering and frying, set up your station. Use a large bowl for dredging the chicken and have the chicken prepped in a separate bowl for the easiest cooking process.
- Achieve the crispiest chicken. For the best texture, fry the chicken in small batches. This method helps maintain the oil temperature and prevents overcrowding.
- Make it a meal. Turn your bang bang chicken into a complete, colorful dish by tossing in some vegetables, just like in stir-fry. It’s a simple way to boost flavor, texture, and nutrition!