Description
Crispy bang bang chicken brings explosive flavor to your dinner table with its irresistible crunch and zesty sauce. Spicy, tangy, and perfectly balanced, this dish delivers a mouthwatering experience you won’t forget.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
Dry Coating Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Wet Ingredients and Sauce:
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Thoroughly blot chicken pieces with paper towels to remove excess moisture, ensuring a crisp exterior during frying.
- Create three separate preparation stations: first bowl with seasoned flour mixture, second bowl with whisked eggs, third bowl with panko breadcrumbs.
- Systematically coat each chicken piece by first dredging in seasoned flour, ensuring complete coverage.
- Immediately transfer floured chicken into egg wash, rotating to create a uniform wet layer.
- Carefully transfer egg-coated chicken into panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently to ensure thorough and even breading.
- Preheat cooking oil in a deep skillet to 350°F, maintaining consistent medium-high temperature.
- Carefully place breaded chicken pieces into hot oil, avoiding overcrowding to maintain optimal cooking temperature.
- Fry chicken in batches for 5-7 minutes, rotating occasionally to achieve uniform golden-brown coloration.
- While chicken fries, rapidly whisk together spicy chili sauce, sweet honey, and tangy lime juice to create dynamic sauce.
- Remove fried chicken and drain excess oil on absorbent paper towels to preserve crispiness.
- Immediately toss hot, crispy chicken in prepared sauce, ensuring complete and even coating before serving.
Notes
- Ensure chicken pieces are thoroughly dried to achieve maximum crispiness and prevent soggy breading.
- Use a meat thermometer to check internal temperature reaches 165°F for safe consumption, ensuring chicken is fully cooked without overdrying.
- Adjust chili sauce quantity based on personal spice tolerance, creating a milder or more intense flavor profile.
- Allow chicken to rest briefly after frying to maintain crispy exterior while keeping meat juicy and tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 455 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg