Crispy Bang Bang Chicken: An Incredible Sweet and Spicy Sensation
Crispy Bang Bang Chicken is a tantalizing dish that masterfully combines crunch with a delightful sweet and spicy sauce. This recipe is perfect for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a dinner party or enjoying a cozy family meal. With easy-to-follow steps, you can whip up this crowd-pleaser in no time. The juicy chicken pieces, coated in a crispy panko crust and tossed in a zesty Bang Bang sauce, will become the highlight of your table. Get ready to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings with this irresistible dish!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves about 4 people 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Ingredients
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- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Vegetable oil for frying
- For the Bang Bang Sauce: mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, honey, lime juice
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and pat dry.
- In a shallow bowl, mix flour with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Set up a breading station with beaten eggs and panko breadcrumbs.
- Coat each chicken piece in seasoned flour, dip in eggs, then coat with panko.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Fry chicken pieces in batches until golden brown and cooked through (about 5-7 minutes per side).
- Drain on paper towels.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha (to taste), honey, and lime juice for the sauce.
- Toss fried chicken in the sauce until well coated.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 160mg