Crispy Bang Bang Chicken
Crispy Bang Bang Chicken is crunchy on the outside, tender on the inside, and coated in a sweet-heat sauce that keeps you coming back for more. Perfect for dinner, game day, or rice bowls!
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1 lb chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 cup cornstarch or ½ cornstarch + ½ flour
- 2 eggs beaten
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Oil for frying
For the Bang Bang Sauce
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 tbsp sriracha adjust heat
- 1 tsp honey or sugar optional
- 1 tsp lime juice or rice vinegar
Optional Garnish
Instructions
Prep the Chicken
- Pat chicken dry. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
Coat
- Dip chicken in beaten eggs, then coat with cornstarch (or flour mixture). Shake off excess.
Fry
- Heat oil in a skillet. Fry chicken until golden and crisp, 4–6 minutes, turning as needed.
- Drain on paper towels.
Make Bang Bang Sauce
- Mix mayo, chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and lime juice until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Serve
- Toss chicken lightly in sauce before serving or drizzle sauce over top to keep extra crisp.
- Garnish with green onions or sesame seeds.
Notes
- Air fryer option: Spray coated chicken with oil and air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Sauce can be served as dip instead of coating if you want maximum crunch.
Nutrition
Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 26gFat: 25gFiber: 1gSugar: 6g
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