Crispy Bang Bang Chicken: An Incredible Sweet and Spicy Sensation
Crispy Bang Bang Chicken is a sensational dish that perfectly balances a crunchy exterior with a sweet and spicy sauce. This delightful recipe is perfect for gatherings, game days, or when you’re simply craving something flavorful. With its easy preparation and customizable spice level, it’s sure to become a favorite in your kitchen. Serve it as an appetizer, main course, or part of a party platter—either way, this dish will impress your family and friends!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Ingredients
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- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Mayonnaise
- Sweet chili sauce
- Sriracha
- Honey
- Lime juice
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and pat dry with paper towels.
- In a shallow bowl, mix flour with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Set up a breading station: beat eggs in one bowl and place panko breadcrumbs in another.
- Coat each chicken piece first in the seasoned flour, then dip in eggs, and finally coat in panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Fry chicken pieces in batches for about 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
- Drain on paper towels.
- For the Bang Bang sauce, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, honey, and lime juice until smooth.
- Toss fried chicken pieces in the sauce until fully coated.
- Serve immediately on a platter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (approximately 130g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 140mg