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Better Than Takeout Crispy Bang Bang Chicken Bites

Close-up of crispy, bite-sized pieces of Bang Bang Chicken coated in a glossy, orange-red spicy sauce.
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Make restaurant-style Bang Bang Chicken at home! These bites feature juicy chicken with a perfectly crispy coating, tossed in a creamy, sweet, and spicy sauce. Ready fast for an easy weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • Vegetable oil, for frying (about 2 inches deep in pot)
  • 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 maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • For Serving (Optional):
  • Cooked white rice or noodles
  • Sliced green onions
  • Sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken Coating: In a shallow dish, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, salt, and pepper. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs.
  2. Dredge the Chicken: Dip each piece of chicken first into the egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off, then dredge thoroughly in the flour mixture, pressing lightly to coat. Place coated chicken on a plate.
  3. Fry the Chicken: Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep pot or Dutch oven to 350°F (175°C). Carefully add chicken pieces in batches, ensuring you do not overcrowd the pot. Fry for 4-6 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F).
  4. Drain Chicken: Remove the crispy chicken bites with a slotted spoon and place them on a wire rack set over a paper towel-lined baking sheet to drain excess oil.
  5. Make the Bang Bang Sauce: While the chicken drains, whisk together the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, honey, rice vinegar, and minced garlic in a medium bowl until completely smooth. This is your creamy spicy chicken sauce.
  6. Toss and Serve: Place the hot, crispy chicken bites in a large bowl. Pour the Bang Bang Sauce over the chicken and gently toss until every piece is evenly coated.
  7. Serve immediately over rice or noodles, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds. This makes a great appetizer chicken bites option too.

Notes

  • For an Air Fryer Bang Bang Chicken version, spray the coated chicken pieces lightly with cooking spray. Air fry at 390°F (200°C) for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway, until crispy. Toss with sauce afterward.
  • To achieve extra crispiness, you can double-fry the chicken briefly (fry once until pale, rest 5 minutes, then fry again until golden).
  • Adjust the Sriracha amount in the sauce to control the heat level of your sweet and spicy sauce.

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