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Bang Bang Chicken
Ready for a taste sensation that'll leave you craving more? Meet my Bang Bang Chicken—succulent chicken chunks ensconced in a delectable batter, crisped up with Panko, and draped in our signature sauce. It's a sweet, spicy, and utterly addictive dish that'll elevate your dinner game instantly.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 497 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For Sauce
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup Sweet chili sauce I used Frank's
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce I used Sriracha
- 2 tablespoons honey
- salt and pepper to taste
For Chicken
- 4 chicken breasts boneless, skinless, cut into small
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 1 cup buttermilk use more if batter is too thick
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ½ teaspoon pepper or to taste
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce I used Sriracha
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- To prepare the sauce, mix all the ingredients for the sauce together in a bowl and refrigerate until ready for serving.
- In a medium bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt and pepper. To the bowl add the hot sauce, egg, buttermilk and whisk until you have a smooth batter. Add the chicken pieces to the bowl, toss to make sure each piece is coated in the batter and set aside.
- In another bowl add about a cup of Panko breadcrumbs. Coat each piece of chicken with breadcrumbs, add more breadcrumbs as needed.
- Add about ½ inch of oil in a large skillet and heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken to the hot oil and fry on both sides for about 3 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Place on paper napkins to soak up some of the oil. Repeat with all chicken pieces. Do not overcrowd the chicken, only add a few pieces of chicken to the skillet at a time, so the chicken turns out crispy.
- Drizzle chicken with sauce and serve.
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Notes
- Sauce Variations: Feel free to adjust the spice level of the Bang Bang Sauce by using more or less hot sauce. You can even toss in a bit of garlic powder for an extra kick!
- Chicken Cuts: While this recipe calls for boneless, skinless chicken breasts, you can also use chicken thighs for a juicier result. Just adjust the cooking time accordingly.
- Breadcrumb Alternatives: If you're out of Panko, regular breadcrumbs or even crushed cornflakes can be used. Just note that the texture will vary slightly.
- Oil Temperature: Ensure the oil is hot enough for frying to get that perfect crispiness. You can test it by dropping a small piece of batter into the oil; if it sizzles immediately, you're good to go.
- Make-Ahead: You can make the sauce up to 3 days in advance and store it in the fridge. Chicken can be coated and kept in the fridge for up to 4 hours before frying.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
497kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
39g
(13%)
Protein
21g
(42%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
14g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
91mg
(30%)
Sodium
750mg
(31%)
Potassium
415mg
(12%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Vitamin A
318IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
79mg
(8%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 497
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 497kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 14g | 82% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 91mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 750mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 415mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 318IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 79mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.