Bang Bang Chicken
A delicious Asian-inspired dish featuring tender chicken coated in crunchy breadcrumbs and drizzled with a creamy, spicy sauce.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 pieces Chicken breasts Cut into bite-sized pieces.
- to taste Salt For seasoning.
- to taste Pepper For seasoning.
- 1/2 cup Flour For dredging.
- 1 large Egg Beaten.
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs For coating.
- 1/2 cup Vegetable oil For frying.
Sauce Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Sweet chili sauce
- to taste Sriracha Optional for added heat.
Instructions
Preparation
- Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
Coating
- Set up three bowls: one with flour, another with beaten eggs, and the last with breadcrumbs.
- Dredge each piece of chicken in flour, dip into the egg, and then coat well with breadcrumbs.
Cooking
- Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Fry the breaded chicken pieces until golden brown and cooked through, approximately 5-7 minutes.
Sauce Preparation
- While the chicken is frying, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha if desired.
Serving
- Drain cooked chicken on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Toss the hot chicken pieces in the sauce until fully coated.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh herbs or chopped green onions if desired.
Notes
Make sure to season the chicken and heat the oil properly to avoid greasy results.