Description
Crispy Bang Bang Chicken is a tantalizing dish that perfectly marries crunch and flavor in every bite. This easy-to-make recipe features juicy chicken pieces enveloped in a crispy coating and tossed in a creamy, spicy sauce that will elevate any meal. Perfect for gatherings or cozy dinners, this dish promises to impress your guests while satisfying your cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp sriracha sauce (adjust based on spice preference)
- 1 tbsp honey
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces for even cooking.
- Set up three bowls: whisk eggs in one, combine flour with garlic powder, salt, and pepper in another, and place panko breadcrumbs in the third.
- Coat each piece of chicken in flour, dip it in the egg mixture, then roll it in panko breadcrumbs for a crispy crust.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry chicken pieces in batches until golden brown and crispy (5-7 minutes per side).
- While frying, mix mayonnaise, sriracha sauce, honey, and lime juice in a bowl until smooth.
- Toss cooked chicken with the sauce until evenly coated and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 4 oz (113g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For added crunch, consider using cornstarch as part of the coating. Feel free to substitute chicken with shrimp or tofu for a different twist. Adjust the spice level by modifying the amount of sriracha used.