5.0 from 12 votes
Bang Bang Chicken
Easy and flavorful Bang Bang Chicken is made with crispy chicken bites topped in a delicious sweet chili mayo sauce (like yum yum sauce). Serve it as a party appetizer with the dipping sauce or for dinner over white rice with a favorite side,
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 522 kcal
Course:
Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1.5 pounds chicken breast skinless, boneless, and cut into 1 inch pieces
- ½ cup buttermilk
- ¾ cup panko breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- vegetable or sunflower oil
For the Bang Bang Sauce
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup Sweet chili sauce
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha sauce
Instructions
Cook the Chicken
- In a medium bowl, add the diced chicken and buttermilk.
- In a separate medium bowl, add the Panko, all-purpose flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and salt.
- Place each chicken piece in the breading mixture and toss to coat.
- Heat sunflower oil or vegetable oil or any neutral flavor oil in a non-stick or cast iron skillet.
- Add the breaded chicken and cook for approximately 2 minutes on each side until crispy,
- Place the cooked chicken on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb the excess oil.
Cup of Yum
Make the Bang Bang sauce
- Add the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha sauce to a small bowl and mix together well.
- Serve the chicken with the bang bang sauce drizzled over top.
- Garnish with sliced green onions.
Notes
- Add the sauce right before eating so the chicken stays crispy.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
- The Bang Bang sauce will keep longer stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Serve over white rice with a favorite vegetable like broccoli, snow peas or zucchini.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
522kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
36g
(55%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
19g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
83mg
(28%)
Sodium
645mg
(27%)
Potassium
480mg
(14%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
162IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
46mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 522
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 522kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 36g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 19g | 112% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 83mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 645mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 480mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 162IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 46mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.