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Amazing Bang Bang Chicken: A Quick and Flavorful Dinner

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Ingredients
  

For the Chicken:

  • 1 lb 450g boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ cup cornstarch this gives the chicken a super crispy coating
  • 2 large eggs lightly beaten
  • ½ cup vegetable oil for frying
  • For the Bang Bang Sauce:
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup sweet chili sauce you can find this at most grocery stores
  • 2 tbsp sriracha sauce adjust depending on how spicy you like it
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar for that perfect tang
  • 1 tsp honey optional, to balance the heat
  • Salt to taste
  • Garnish optional, but totally worth it!:
  • Sliced green onions
  • Sesame seeds
  • Cilantro if you like it!

Instructions
 

Step 1: Prep the Chicken

  • Start by cutting your chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces. The smaller the pieces, the crispier they get, so feel free to go a little smaller than usual.
  • Next, in a large bowl, combine the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs until lightly beaten. In another bowl, place the cornstarch.

Step 2: Coat the Chicken

  • Now it’s time to coat the chicken! Dredge each piece of chicken in the flour mixture, then dip it into the egg, and finally coat it in cornstarch. This triple coating will ensure that each piece of chicken gets a crispy, crunchy exterior once it's fried.
  • Set the coated chicken pieces on a plate or tray. This part can get a little messy, but that’s just part of the fun!

Step 3: Fry the Chicken

  • Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. You’ll know it’s ready when a small piece of chicken dropped into the oil sizzles immediately.
  • Carefully add the chicken to the skillet in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy. Once cooked through, remove the chicken and place it on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.

Step 4: Make the Bang Bang Sauce

  • While the chicken is frying, it’s time to make the sauce. In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha sauce, rice vinegar, and honey (if using). Stir it all together until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
  • This sauce is the magic that takes this dish from good to amazing. It’s got the perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and creamy, and once it hits that crispy chicken—oh, it’s just irresistible!

Step 5: Toss the Chicken in the Sauce

  • Now comes the fun part—tossing the crispy chicken in the sauce! Place the fried chicken in a large bowl and pour the Bang Bang Sauce over it. Toss gently to coat every piece in the creamy sauce. You’ll want every bite of chicken to have that perfect sauce-to-crunch ratio.

Step 6: Garnish and Serve

  • For a little extra flavor and color, sprinkle some sliced green onions, sesame seeds, and cilantro on top. It’s totally optional, but it gives the dish a little extra zing and makes it look beautiful too!