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Bang Bang Chicken

Bang Bang Chicken
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Bang Bang Chicken is a crispy, spicy, and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken coated in a light, crispy crust and tossed in a creamy, zesty sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, this versatile recipe can be served as a main dish, salad topping, or sandwich filling, making it a quick and crowd-pleasing meal option with bold flavors and minimal fuss.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Coating

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • ½ cup cornstarch or flour (gluten-free if needed)
  • Oil for frying (vegetable or canola oil)

Bang Bang Sauce

  • ⅓ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp sriracha or chili sauce (adjust for spice preference)
  • 1 tbsp honey or sugar
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar or lime juice
  • ½ tsp garlic powder

Garnish

  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken: Slice the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces or thin strips to ensure even cooking and tender bites with a crispy coating.
  2. Coat the Chicken: Toss the chicken pieces in cornstarch or flour, making sure each piece is lightly coated. Shake off any excess to prevent clumping and achieve a perfect crunchy texture.
  3. Fry the Chicken: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the coated chicken pieces in batches to avoid overcrowding. Cook until golden brown and crispy on all sides. Drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
  4. Make the Bang Bang Sauce: While the chicken cooks, whisk together mayonnaise, sriracha, honey, rice vinegar, and garlic powder in a bowl to create a creamy sauce balancing spicy, sweet, and tangy flavors.
  5. Toss Chicken with Sauce: Once chicken is cooked and sauce is ready, toss them together until every piece is generously coated with the sauce.
  6. Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds over the coated chicken. Serve immediately to enjoy the best crispiness and flavor.

Notes

  • Use room-temperature chicken for more even cooking and juiciness.
  • Do not skip the cornstarch coating to achieve the signature crunchiness.
  • Fry chicken in small batches to keep oil temperature steady and chicken crispy.
  • Adjust the sauce consistency by adding more mayo or sriracha to suit your preferred creaminess and heat levels.
  • Serve immediately after cooking for the best texture; avoid letting the chicken sit too long as it will soften.

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