Crispy Bang Bang Chicken
This crispy chicken coated in a creamy, sweet and spicy sauce is a guaranteed crowd pleaser for your next family dinner.
recipesbynani.comBang Bang Chicken is one of my favorite meals when I want something that tastes like takeout but is easy to make at home. The chicken turns out so crispy, and that signature sauce is just the right mix of creamy, sweet, and spicy.
My best tip for this recipe is to make sure your oil is hot enough before you start frying. You want that golden brown color on the chicken, and a hot pan is the secret to getting the texture just right every single time.
🧺 Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite sized pieces
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil for frying
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 1 teaspoon honey
👩🍳Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and honey until smooth. Set this aside.
- 2
In a separate shallow dish, mix the cornstarch with the salt and pepper.
- 3
Toss the chicken pieces into the cornstarch mixture until they are well coated on all sides.
- 4
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
- 5
Add the chicken to the pan in a single layer and fry until it is golden brown and cooked through, turning as needed.
- 6
Remove the chicken from the pan and let it drain on a paper towel for a minute.
- 7
Place the cooked chicken in a large bowl, pour the sauce over it, and toss everything together until the chicken is evenly coated.
💡 Tips
Serve this chicken over a bed of steamed white rice or shredded lettuce to balance the creamy sauce. If you have leftovers, store the sauce separately from the chicken so it stays crunchy the next day.
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