Bang Bang Chicken
Bang Bang Chicken is a spicy, creamy dish that combines crispy chicken with a tantalizing sauce. This dish is perfect as an appetizer or a main course and is sure to impress your family and friends with its bold flavors.
Equipment
- 1 large mixing bowl
- 1 whisk
- 1 frying pan
- 1 cooking thermometer
- 1 paper towels
- 1 serving plate
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 eggs beaten
- 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha or to taste
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 green onions chopped for garnish
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Dip each piece of chicken in the beaten eggs, then coat thoroughly with the flour mixture. Shake off any excess flour.
- In a frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- Carefully add the chicken pieces to the hot oil in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for about 5-7 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Once cooked, place the chicken on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.
- In another mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and lime juice until smooth.
- Drizzle the Bang Bang sauce over the crispy chicken, or toss the chicken in the sauce to coat evenly.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
For extra crunch, consider garnishing with sesame seeds. This dish can also be served over a bed of rice or salad for a complete meal. Leftover Bang Bang Chicken can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat before serving.