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Bang Bang Chicken Recipe

Bang Bang Chicken has crispy chicken nuggets drizzled with a sweet & spicy sauce! Chicken is marinated, breaded & cooked in air fryer or oven.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Resting Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 3
Calories: 710 kcal
Course: Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-size pieces.
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup cornstarch
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce
  • 1 ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • oil for brushing
Bang Bang Sauce Ingredients
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons Sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey

Instructions

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  1. Mix buttermilk, cornstarch, all-purpose flour, salt, pepper, hot sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, and egg in a bowl. Add the chicken pieces and stir until they are coated. Let them rest, refrigerated, for 30 minutes.
  2. Put the breadcrumbs in a large bowl. Take the marinated pieces out of the bowl and let the excess drip off. Then place in the large bowl and stir to coat in panko breadcrumbs.
  3. Arrange the coated chicken on a baking tray and put it in the refrigerator to chill for another 15-30 minutes. Chilling will help the breading stick.
Air Frying Instructions
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  1. Preheat the air fryer for 5 minutes at 350 degrees F. Brush the basket with a little oil and put the coated pieces in it. Be careful not to overcrowd the air fryer. You might need to cook in batches.
  2. Brush some oil on the top. Cook for 7-8 minutes on one side, then turn and cook for another 5 minutes or until golden brown. Repeat with the rest of the chicken pieces.
Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Put the coated pieces on a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Spray them with vegetable oil and then bake for 20-30 minutes, flipping halfway through the cooking time. The nuggets are done when they are golden brown on top and crispy.
Make the Bang Bang Sauce
  1. Mix the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, honey, and hot sauce in a small bowl. Whisk until everything is well combined.
Serving Suggetions
  1. To serve as an appetizer, dip the spicy nuggets in the sauce and enjoy.
  2. Alternatively, you can pour the sauce over the pieces and toss. Then serve them over white rice, cauliflower rice or pasta.
  3. Use the crisp chicken cubes in tacos, wraps, or sandwiches, drizzled with the sauce.

Notes

  • You can also use chicken thighs in this recipe.
  • Feel free to vary the amount of honey or hot sauce in the sauce to make it hotter or sweeter, depending on your preference.

Nutrition Information

Calories 710kcal (36%) Carbohydrates 64g (21%) Protein 28g (56%) Fat 37g (57%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 18g Monounsaturated Fat 9g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 182mg (61%) Sodium 1791mg (75%) Potassium 537mg (15%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 17g (34%) Vitamin A 351IU (7%) Vitamin C 8mg (9%) Calcium 177mg (18%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 710

% Daily Value*

Calories 710kcal 36%
Carbohydrates 64g 21%
Protein 28g 56%
Fat 37g 57%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Polyunsaturated Fat 18g 106%
Monounsaturated Fat 9g 45%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 182mg 61%
Sodium 1791mg 75%
Potassium 537mg 11%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 17g 34%
Vitamin A 351IU 7%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 177mg 18%
Iron 3mg 17%

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