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A serving of crispy bang bang chicken bites garnished with chopped parsley, chives, red pepper flakes, and drizzled with creamy sauce in a square bowl.

Crispy Bang Bang Chicken

This Crispy Bang Bang Chicken is the ultimate weeknight dinner hero — tender, juicy chicken pieces with a crunchy coating, tossed in a sweet, spicy, and creamy sauce. A restaurant-style dish that’s quick enough for busy nights and guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian Fusion
Keyword: Bang bang chicken ingredients, Bang bang chicken marinade, Bang bang chicken skewers, Bang bang chicken Thai, Crispy bang bang chicken chinese, Crispy bang bang chicken recipe, Crispy bang bang chicken with rice, Easy bang bang chicken recipe
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Marinating Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 520kcal
Cost: $15

Equipment

  • 1 Heavy-bottomed pot or electric fryer (For frying chicken)
  • 1 Instant-read thermometer (Keep oil at 350°F)
  • 1 Wire cooling rack (Keeps chicken crispy while draining)
  • 3 Large mixing bowls (For flour, eggs, and breadcrumbs)
  • 1 Fine-mesh skimmer (For removing chicken from oil)

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

  • 1.5 lbs Boneless chicken breast or tenders - Cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 cups Buttermilk - For soaking
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour
  • ½ cup Cornstarch
  • 2 cups Panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 large Eggs - Beaten

For Extra Crunch Seasoning (mix into flour:)

  • 1 teaspoon Sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon Baking powder - Helps with crispiness
  • ½ teaspoon Smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon Onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon White pepper

For the Bang Bang Sauce:

  • ½ cup Mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup Sweet chili sauce
  • 2 tablespoon Sriracha - Adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon Honey - Try hot honey for a kick

Instructions

  • Cut chicken into pieces and marinate in buttermilk for at least two hours.
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  • Set up flour, eggs, and breadcrumbs with seasonings; coat chicken and rest ten minutes.
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  • Heat frying oil to exactly 350°F, keeping temperature steady for crisp results.
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  • Fry in small batches until golden and crunchy, then drain on a wire rack.
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  • Whisk sauce ingredients, toss hot chicken to coat evenly, and serve immediately.
    A serving of crispy bang bang chicken bites garnished with chopped parsley, chives, red pepper flakes, and drizzled with creamy sauce in a square bowl.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 200g | Calories: 520kcal (26%) | Carbohydrates: 42g (14%) | Protein: 32g (64%) | Fat: 24g (37%) | Saturated Fat: 5g (31%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 145mg (48%) | Sodium: 980mg (43%) | Potassium: 540mg (15%) | Fiber: 2g (8%) | Sugar: 9g (10%) | Vitamin A: 430IU (9%) | Vitamin C: 3mg (4%) | Calcium: 60mg (6%) | Iron: 2mg (11%)
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