Bang Bang Chicken
Crispy golden chicken coated in a creamy, sweet, and spicy homemade bang bang sauce. Perfect for an easy family dinner or rice bowl.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Skillet
- Whisk
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Meat thermometer
Ingredients
- For the Chicken:
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 –3 tablespoons cooking oil
- For the Bang Bang Sauce:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 –2 teaspoons sriracha
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
- For Serving Optional:
- 2 cups cooked rice
- Sliced cucumber
- Shredded carrots
- Chopped green onions
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- 1. Prepare the Chicken: Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces. Mix flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Beat the egg separately. Dip chicken into the egg, then coat with the flour mixture.2. Make the Sauce: Whisk mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and lime juice in a small bowl until smooth and creamy. Adjust the spice to taste.3. Cook the Chicken: Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken in batches for approximately 3–4 minutes per side until golden, crispy, and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).4. Coat and Serve: Transfer chicken to a large bowl. Add bang bang sauce and toss gently to coat. Serve over cooked rice with cucumber, carrots, green onions, and sesame seeds.Nutrition values are approximate and based on one serving of chicken with sauce, excluding rice and optional toppings.