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Crispy Bang Bang Chicken: Easy Weeknight Dinner with Creamy Sweet and Spicy Sauce

A pile of crispy, golden brown Bang Bang Chicken pieces drizzled with a creamy, spicy orange sauce on a white plate.
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Make this crispy Bang Bang Chicken at home. You get tender chicken coated in a creamy, sweet, and spicy sauce that tastes better than takeout. This easy recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or as a flavorful appetizer.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or tenders, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 1/2 cups Panko breadcrumbs
  • Vegetable oil, for frying (or use an air fryer)
  • For the Bang Bang Sauce:
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Sriracha (adjust to your spice preference)
  • 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
  • For Serving (Optional Bowl):
  • Cooked white rice
  • Steamed broccoli or shredded carrots
  • Green onions, sliced for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare the chicken coating: In one shallow dish, mix the flour, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. In a second dish, place the beaten eggs. In a third dish, place the Panko breadcrumbs.
  2. Dredge the chicken pieces first in the flour mixture, shaking off excess. Dip the floured chicken into the egg, letting excess drip off. Finally, press the chicken firmly into the Panko breadcrumbs to coat completely.
  3. Cook the chicken: If frying, heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F. Fry the chicken in batches for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and place on a wire rack or paper towel-lined plate. If air frying, cook at 400°F for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway, until crispy.
  4. Make the Bang Bang Sauce: While the chicken cooks, whisk together the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and any other desired sauce ingredients in a medium bowl until smooth.
  5. Toss the chicken: Place the hot, crispy chicken in a large bowl. Pour about two-thirds of the sauce over the chicken and gently toss until every piece is coated. Add more sauce if needed, reserving some for drizzling.
  6. Serve immediately. For a Bang Bang Chicken Bowl, serve the sauced chicken over cooked rice with steamed vegetables and garnish with sliced green onions.

Notes

  • For extra crispy chicken, you can double-coat the pieces: flour, egg, Panko, then egg again, then Panko again.
  • If you want a gluten-free version, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend and use gluten-free Panko breadcrumbs.
  • You can substitute chicken tenders for breasts if you prefer smaller, quicker-cooking pieces.

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