– 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
– 1 cup all-purpose flour
– 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko works great for extra crunch)
– 2 large eggs
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1 teaspoon onion powder
– 1 teaspoon paprika
– ½ teaspoon salt
– ½ teaspoon black pepper
– Oil for frying
For the Bang Bang Sauce:
– ½ cup mayonnaise
– ¼ cup sweet chili sauce
– 2 tablespoons Sriracha (adjust to taste)
– 1 tablespoon honey
– 1 tablespoon lime juice
Creating Crispy Bang Bang Chicken is straightforward if you follow these simple steps:
1. Prepare Chicken: In a bowl, cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
2. Season Flour: In a shallow dish, combine the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
3. Prepare Breading Station: Set up three bowls: one with seasoned flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs.
4. Coat Chicken: Dip each piece of chicken first in the flour, then in the egg, and finally in the breadcrumbs, ensuring they are fully coated.
5. Heat Oil: In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot.
6. Fry Chicken: Fry the breaded chicken pieces in batches, cooking for 5-7 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
7. Drain: Once cooked, transfer the chicken to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.
8. Make Bang Bang Sauce: In a bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, honey, and lime juice until well combined.
9. Toss Chicken: In a large bowl, combine the crispy chicken pieces with the Bang Bang sauce, tossing to coat evenly.
10. Serve Immediately: For the best results, serve the Crispy Bang Bang Chicken hot!