Description
Crispy Bang Bang Chicken Tacos with Slaw feature golden fried chicken tossed in a creamy, spicy-sweet bang bang sauce, served in soft tortillas with tangy slaw for a crave-worthy, bold-flavored meal.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Oil for frying
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1–2 teaspoons sriracha (to taste)
- 1 teaspoon honey or sugar
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- 2 cups shredded cabbage or coleslaw mix
- 1/2 cup carrots, julienned or shredded
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or mayo (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas
- Fresh cilantro or green onions, for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. Set up a breading station with flour, eggs, and panko mixed with cornstarch.
- Dredge each chicken piece in flour, dip in egg, and coat in panko mixture.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry chicken in batches for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- In a bowl, whisk together mayo, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and lime juice to make bang bang sauce. Adjust heat to taste.
- Combine cabbage, carrots, and green onions in a bowl. Toss with lime juice, olive oil or mayo, salt, and pepper. Chill until ready to use.
- Toss fried chicken in bang bang sauce until well coated.
- Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until soft.
- Assemble tacos by layering slaw, bang bang chicken, and garnish with cilantro or green onions. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use grilled or air-fried chicken for a lighter version.
- Substitute shrimp for chicken for a seafood twist.
- Add pineapple to slaw for a tropical touch.
- Top with chopped peanuts for extra crunch.
- Use store-bought slaw mix to save time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
