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Bang Bang Chicken

This easy crispy bang bang chicken recipe comes with tender fried crispy chicken with the dreamiest creamy sweet sauce.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 295 kcal
Course: Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine: Chinese , American

Ingredients

Bang Bang Sauce:
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise or plain Greek yogurt
  • 4 Tbsp Sweet chili sauce
  • 1 Tbsp honey
  • 2 tsp Sriracha or gochujang sauce
Bang Bang Chicken:
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts chopped into 2 inch chunks
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 Tbsp milk or water
  • ⅓ cup gluten-free all-purpose flour or regular all-purpose flour
  • ⅓ cup tapioca flour or potato starch
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ¼ tsp paprika*
  • 4 to 5 Tbsp avocado oil for frying as needed

Instructions

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  1. Mix all of the ingredients for the bang bang sauce in a small bowl until completely combined. Taste the sauce for flavor and add more sweet chili sauce or a drizzle of lemon juice or chili oil to your personal taste. Refrigerate the sauce until you’re ready to use it. Bang bang sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  2. Remove the chicken thighs from their packaging and place them on a cutting board. Use paper towels to pat off any excess moisture from the chicken.
  3. Use a sharp knife to chop the chicken thighs into 2-inch chunks.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk together the egg and the milk until well combined.
  5. Transfer the GF all-purpose flour, tapioca flour, salt, black pepper, and paprika to a plate and stir everything together until the dry ingredients are combined.
  6. Dredge a few pieces of chicken in the egg mixture, followed by the flour mixture and place the floured chicken pieces on a plate. Repeat for the remaining chicken.
  7. Heat 4 to 5 tablespoons of avocado oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Allow the oil to heat up for a few minutes, until it is sizzling hot. You can test the oil by carefully flicking some water onto the hot skillet. If the water immediately sizzles and evaporates, the oil is ready. If you notice the oil isn't becoming hot enough, increase the heat to high heat.
  8. Use tongs to carefully place the floured chicken pieces on the hot surface of the skillet in a single layer, giving each piece a little room (You may need to do this in two batches depending on the size of your skillet). Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the first side is deeply golden brown.
  9. Carefully flip the chicken pieces and fry for another 3 to 5 minutes or until all of the pieces are golden brown all the way around and cooked through. I like to spot check the chicken with a thermometer to be sure it is fully cooked. To do so, insert a digital thermometer into a few of the larger pieces. They are fully cooked if they are 180 degrees or higher. Note: if you’re using chicken breasts, the internal temperature should be 165 or higher, as breasts require slightly less cooking time.
  10. Place the fried bang bang chicken on a large plate and serve it with the bang bang dipping sauce.
  11. You can serve bang bang chicken as a main dish with your favorite side dishes such as steamed white rice or brown rice, fried rice, or sauteed vegetables.

Notes

  • *If you have shichimi togarashi, a Japanese spice similar to red pepper, feel free to use it here.
  • *If you have shichimi togarashi, a Japanese spice similar to red pepper, feel free to use it here.
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  • See information above for air fryer instructions and oven instructions.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1Serving (of 6) Calories 295kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 19g (38%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 8g Cholesterol 83mg (28%) Sodium 358mg (15%) Sugar 7g (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 295

% Daily Value*

Serving 1Serving (of 6)
Calories 295kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 18g 6%
Protein 19g 38%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 83mg 28%
Sodium 358mg 15%
Sugar 7g 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.