Bang Bang Chicken 

Bang Bang Chicken is a popular dish known for its crispy chicken pieces coated in a creamy, spicy sweet sauce. The combination of textures and flavors makes it a crowd-pleaser, perfect for dinner or as an appetizer.

Full Recipe:

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

• 1 cup all-purpose flour

• 1 teaspoon salt

• ½ teaspoon black pepper

• ½ teaspoon paprika

• ½ teaspoon garlic powder

• ½ teaspoon onion powder

• 1 large egg

• ¼ cup milk

• 1½ cups panko breadcrumbs

• 2 tablespoons sesame oil (for frying)

For the Sauce:

• ½ cup mayonnaise

• ¼ cup sweet chili sauce

• 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce (adjust to taste)

• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar

• 1 tablespoon honey

• 1 tablespoon sesame oil

For Garnish:

• Chopped green onions

• Sesame seeds

Directions

1. Prepare the Chicken:

   • Slice the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.

   • In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.

   • In another bowl, whisk together the egg and milk.

   • Place the panko breadcrumbs in a third bowl.

   • Dip each piece of chicken into the flour mixture, then into the egg wash, and finally coat with panko breadcrumbs.

2. Fry the Chicken:

   • Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.

   • Fry the chicken pieces in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes per side.

   • Transfer to a paper towel lined plate to drain excess oil.

3. Prepare the Sauce:

   • In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, rice vinegar, honey, and sesame oil until smooth and well combined.

4. Assemble the Dish:

   • Place the fried chicken pieces in a large bowl.

   • Pour the sauce over the chicken and toss to coat evenly.

   • Transfer to a serving platter.

   • Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.

Nutritional Information (per serving)

• Calories: Approximately 480 kcal

• Protein: 30g

• Fat: 25g

• Carbohydrates: 40g

• Fiber: 2g

• Sugar: 10g