Description
Bang Bang Chicken is crispy, saucy, and bursting with flavor! Bite-sized pieces of chicken are coated in a crunchy breading and tossed in a creamy, sweet, and spicy Bang Bang sauce. This easy recipe makes a crowd-pleasing appetizer, snack, or main dish—perfect for weeknights or parties.
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- ½ cup cornstarch or all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1½ cups panko breadcrumbs
- Cooking oil (for pan-frying or air frying)
For the Bang Bang Sauce:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sweet chili sauce
- 1–2 tsp sriracha (to taste)
- 1 tbsp lime juice or rice vinegar
Optional Garnish:
- Chopped green onions
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
- Set up a breading station with three bowls: one for flour or cornstarch, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko breadcrumbs.
- Dredge chicken in flour, dip in egg, then coat in panko.
- To pan-fry: Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked.
To air fry: Cook at 400°F for 12–15 minutes, flipping halfway through. - While chicken cooks, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and lime juice to make the sauce.
- Let chicken cool slightly, then toss in the bang bang sauce or drizzle over top.
- Garnish and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra crunch, double coat the chicken or mix panko with crushed cornflakes.
- Use shrimp or tofu for a delicious variation.
- Keep sauce and chicken separate until serving if storing or meal-prepping.
- Adjust the heat level by changing the amount of sriracha.
