Description
Bang Bang Chicken is a crispy, spicy, and tangy comfort food dish featuring breaded fried chicken tossed in a creamy, sweet chili sriracha sauce. Perfectly crunchy on the outside and tender inside, this recipe delivers a flavorful kick in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Coating
- 1 pound chicken breast, sliced
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Instructions
- Season Chicken: Season the sliced chicken breast evenly with salt and pepper to enhance the flavor before coating.
- Coat Chicken: Dip the seasoned chicken slices first into cornstarch, then into beaten egg, and finally coat them with panko breadcrumbs to create a crispy exterior after frying.
- Heat Oil: Heat oil in a pan over medium heat until hot enough for frying, about 350°F (175°C) if using a thermometer. This ensures the chicken cooks evenly and crisps properly.
- Fry Chicken: Fry the breaded chicken slices in the hot oil until they turn golden brown and are cooked through, which takes about 5-7 minutes per batch. Avoid overcrowding the pan for even cooking.
- Prepare Sauce: In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and lime juice. Mix thoroughly until smooth to create the bang bang sauce.
- Toss Chicken in Sauce: Add the fried chicken pieces to the sauce and toss them until they are well coated with the creamy, spicy mixture.
- Serve: Serve the bang bang chicken hot for the best texture and flavor experience. Enjoy as a main dish or appetizer.
Notes
- Use chicken breast sliced into thin strips for quick and even cooking.
- Ensure the oil temperature is stable to prevent greasy chicken.
- Adjust sriracha amount to control the spice level.
- Panko breadcrumbs provide extra crunch compared to regular breadcrumbs.
- This recipe is best served immediately to maintain crispiness.
