Description
Sizzling bang bang chicken delivers a flavor explosion of spicy, tangy goodness from Sichuan province. Crispy, golden-brown pieces drizzled with creamy sauce promise a mouthwatering journey that satisfies your craving for bold, irresistible Asian-inspired cuisine.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 lb (450 g) chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
Coating Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Sauce Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons sriracha
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Craft a seasoned coating by blending flour, cornstarch, and aromatic spices to create a crisp, flavorful foundation for the chicken.
- Create a dual-dredging technique where chicken pieces are meticulously coated in the spice mixture, then bathed in beaten eggs, and rerolled in the seasoned flour to ensure maximum crunch.
- Prepare a deep frying station with oil heated to the perfect temperature, allowing chicken pieces to transform into golden, crispy morsels through careful, even cooking.
- Monitor the frying process, rotating chicken to achieve uniform browning and complete internal cooking, then strategically drain excess oil on absorbent paper towels.
- Compose a vibrant bang bang sauce by whisking together creamy mayonnaise, tangy sweet chili sauce, fiery sriracha, and luscious honey to create a complex flavor profile.
- Elevate the dish by either thoroughly coating the crispy chicken in the dynamic sauce or presenting the sauce separately for personalized dipping, allowing each bite to burst with zesty, sweet-heat complexity.
Notes
- Double-coat chicken for extra crispiness by dipping in flour, eggs, and flour again to create a thick, crunchy exterior that locks in moisture.
- Control oil temperature around 350-375°F to prevent burning and ensure even, golden-brown chicken without absorbing excess grease.
- Adjust spice levels in bang bang sauce by increasing or decreasing sriracha for those who prefer milder or more intense heat.
- Use gluten-free flour and cornstarch alternatives like rice flour or almond flour to make the recipe suitable for gluten-sensitive individuals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 790 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 30 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg