Classic Bang Bang Chicken Bites
Traditional dish · Chinese-American
Crispy fried chicken bites coated in a creamy, sweet, and spicy Bang Bang sauce. A popular appetizer known for its addictive flavor profile.
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Ingredients
- Chicken breast1.5 lbs
- Cornstarch1 cup
- All-purpose flour1/2 cup
- Eggs2 large
- Mayonnaise1/2 cup
- Sweet chili sauce1/4 cup
- Sriracha2 tbsp
- Honey1 tbsp
- Rice vinegar1 tsp
- Sesame oil1 tsp
- Garlic powder1/2 tsp
- Saltto taste
- Black pepperto taste
- Vegetable oilfor frying
- Green onionsfor garnish
- Sesame seedsfor garnish
Steps
- 1
Cut chicken breast into bite-sized pieces.
- 2
In a bowl, whisk eggs. In a separate shallow dish, combine cornstarch and flour.
- 3
Dredge chicken pieces first in the egg mixture, then in the cornstarch and flour mixture, ensuring they are fully coated.
- 4
Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan or wok over medium-high heat. Fry chicken in batches until golden brown and cooked through (about 5-7 minutes). Drain on paper towels.
- 5
While chicken is frying, prepare the sauce: In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and garlic powder until smooth.
- 6
In a large bowl, toss the fried chicken bites with the Bang Bang sauce until evenly coated.
- 7
Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
