Spicy Bang Bang Chicken (Print View)
Crispy chicken coated in creamy spicy sauce with sweet chili and Sriracha flavors.
# What You'll Need:
→ For the Chicken
01 - 1.1 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
02 - 4.2 oz all-purpose flour
03 - 2 large eggs
04 - 4.2 oz cornstarch
05 - 1 tsp garlic powder
06 - 1 tsp paprika
07 - ½ tsp salt
08 - ½ tsp black pepper
09 - Vegetable oil, for frying
→ For the Bang Bang Sauce
10 - 4.2 oz mayonnaise
11 - 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
12 - 1 tbsp Sriracha (adjust to taste)
13 - 1 tbsp honey
14 - 1 tsp rice vinegar
15 - Pinch of salt
→ For Garnish
16 - 2 tbsp chopped scallions
17 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
18 - Fresh cilantro leaves (optional)
# How to Make:
01 - In a shallow bowl, combine flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. In a second bowl, beat the eggs. In a third bowl, place cornstarch.
02 - Dredge each piece of chicken first in the flour mixture, then dip in the egg, and finally coat with cornstarch.
03 - Heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil in a deep skillet or pan over medium-high heat.
04 - Fry the chicken pieces in batches, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through (about 5–6 minutes per batch). Remove and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
05 - In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, honey, rice vinegar, and salt until smooth.
06 - Toss the hot chicken pieces with the Bang Bang sauce until well coated.
07 - Transfer to a serving platter. Garnish with chopped scallions, sesame seeds, and cilantro if desired. Serve immediately.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The sauce hits that perfect sweet-spicy-creamy trifecta that keeps you reaching for just one more piece
- Everything comes together in under an hour but tastes like you spent all day perfecting it
02 -
- Letting the coated chicken rest for 10 minutes before frying helps the coating set and reduces breading fall-off
- The sauce thickens as it sits, so toss immediately while the chicken is hot for the best coverage
03 -
- Pat chicken completely dry before starting the coating process for better adhesion
- Line your cooling rack with paper towels under the wire rack to catch excess oil