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Crispy Bang Bang Chicken over white rice, topped with spicy orange sauce, green onions, red chili, sesame seeds, and served with a dipping sauce and fresh parsley on a speckled plate.

Bang Bang Chicken

This Bang Bang Chicken is our family-favorite takeout-style dish made easy at home—crispy fried chicken tossed in a creamy, sweet, and spicy sauce that’s addictive and satisfying.
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Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Make Ahead: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 520kcal
Cost: $11

Equipment

  • 1 Large pot or skillet (For frying chicken)
  • 1 Thermometer (To check oil temp (350°F))
  • 1 Mixing bowl set (For coating and sauce prep)
  • 1 Tongs (For handling hot chicken)
  • 1 Whisk (For mixing sauce)
  • 1 Plate w/ paper towels (For draining fried chicken)

Ingredients

The Chicken

  • 1–1.5 lb Chicken breast or thighs - Cut into bite-sized pieces
  • ½ cup All-purpose flour
  • ½ cup Cornstarch
  • 2 Eggs - Beaten
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder

The Bang Bang Sauce

  • ½ cup Mayonnaise
  • 2–3 tablespoon Sriracha sauce - Adjust to taste
  • 1.5 tablespoon Honey
  • 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Soy sauce - Optional, for depth

For Frying

  • As needed Vegetable oil - Enough to fill pan ~2 inches deep

Optional Garnishes

  • 2 tablespoon Green onions - Chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh cilantro - Optional

Instructions

  • Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic.
  • Heat oil to 350°F in a skillet or pot.
  • Coat chicken with egg, then flour-cornstarch mixture.
  • Fry chicken until golden and crispy.
  • Mix mayo, sriracha, honey, vinegar, and soy sauce for the bang bang sauce.
  • Toss fried chicken with sauce and garnish.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes.Feel free to add more of your favorite toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 200g | Calories: 520kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 890mg | Potassium: 420mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 180IU | Vitamin C: 1.5mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1.8mg