Description
Crispy Bang Bang Chicken delivers an incredible sweet and spicy sensation that elevates any meal. This dish features tender chicken bites coated in a crunchy panko crust, perfectly balanced by a creamy, zesty sauce. Ideal for game day snacks, family gatherings, or quick weeknight dinners, this recipe is not only easy to make but also customizable to suit your spice preference. Whether served as an appetizer, atop a fresh salad, or wrapped in tortillas for a fun twist, Crispy Bang Bang Chicken is sure to impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and pat dry with paper towels.
- Mix flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper in a shallow bowl.
- Set up a breading station with beaten eggs in one bowl and panko breadcrumbs in another.
- Coat each chicken piece in the seasoned flour, dip in eggs, then coat with panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Fry chicken pieces in batches until golden brown and cooked through (about 5–7 minutes per side).
- Drain on paper towels and prepare the Bang Bang sauce by whisking mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, honey, and lime juice together.
- Toss fried chicken in the sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 4 pieces (150g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 145mg