How To Make Bang Bang Chicken At Home: Step-By-Step Guide
This Bang Bang Chicken recipe is all about crispy fried chicken coated in a spicy, creamy sauce with just the right kick. It’s easy to make in under 40 minutes and works great for dinner, meal prep, or party snacks. You’ll love how it turns basic chicken into a crave-worthy main dish or bowl.
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 20 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
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- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup potato starch (for extra crispiness)
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tsp shichimi togarashi (Japanese red pepper condiment)
- 1 egg, beaten
- ½ cup milk
- Oil for frying
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
- 1 tbsp gochujang (Korean hot pepper paste)
Instructions
- 1
In a bowl, combine potato starch, flour, salt, pepper, and shichimi togarashi. Mix well.
- 2
In a different bowl, crack open the egg and whisk it with the milk.
- 3
Drench each piece of chicken in the egg mixture and batter them well with the flour mixture.
- 4
Preheat a deep frying oil to 350°F (175°C).
- 5
Fry pieces of chicken in a single layer to prevent crowding. Use a splatter screen to keep things tidy!
- 6
Cook for about 5-6 minutes per batch, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crispy. Remove and place on a paper towel-lined plate.
- 7
In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, honey, sweet chili sauce, and gochujang. Adjust the spice level by adding more gochujang or sweet chili sauce.
- 8
Once the chicken is slightly cooled, toss it in the bang bang sauce. If you prefer, you can serve the sauce on the side for dipping.
- 9
Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds for a fresh touch.