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Bang Bang Chicken (Easy Dinner Recipe) Recipe

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This Bang Bang Chicken is a delicious and easy dinner recipe featuring crispy fried chicken coated in a sweet and spicy creamy sauce. Marinated chicken cubes are double-fried for extra crunch and then tossed in a flavorful blend of mayonnaise, honey, sweet chili sauce, and gochujang, making for an irresistible dish perfect for any weeknight meal.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Chicken Marinade

  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes

Breading

  • 1/4 cup potato starch
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon shichimi togarashi (Japanese red pepper condiment)

Frying

  • Oil, for frying

Sauce

  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
  • 1 teaspoon gochujang (Korean hot pepper paste)

Instructions

  1. Marinate the chicken: Whisk together the milk and egg in a large bowl. Add the cubed chicken breasts to the mixture and let them marinate for 15 minutes to tenderize and infuse flavor. After marinating, drain any excess liquid from the chicken.
  2. Prepare the breading mixture: In a large resealable bag, combine the potato starch, all-purpose flour, salt, ground black pepper, and shichimi togarashi. Seal the bag and shake well to evenly mix the dry ingredients.
  3. Coat the chicken: Place the marinated chicken cubes into the bag with the breading mixture. Seal the bag again and shake thoroughly until each piece of chicken is completely coated with the dry mixture.
  4. First fry: Heat oil in a large skillet to 325°F (163°C). Carefully add 5-8 pieces of breaded chicken to the hot oil. Fry for 90 seconds, then remove and place the pieces on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
  5. Second fry: Increase the oil temperature to 350°F (177°C). Fry the chicken pieces again, 5-8 pieces at a time, for another 90 seconds to achieve a crispy, golden exterior. Remove and drain on paper towels.
  6. Make the sauce and toss: In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, honey, sweet chili sauce, and gochujang until smooth. Add the double-fried chicken pieces and toss thoroughly to coat each piece with the creamy, spicy sauce.
  7. Serve: Transfer the coated chicken to a serving plate and enjoy immediately for a crispy, flavorful dish.

Notes

  • Potato starch can be substituted with cornstarch if unavailable, but potato starch provides a lighter, crispier coating.
  • Shichimi togarashi can be omitted or replaced with cayenne pepper for heat, but it adds a unique Japanese spice blend.
  • Double frying ensures an extra crispy texture. Do not skip the second fry.
  • Adjust the amount of gochujang based on your spice tolerance.
  • This dish pairs well with steamed rice or a simple green salad.
  • Author: ELLA
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Fusion (Asian-inspired American)

Find it online: https://ellarecipe.com/bang-bang-chicken-easy-dinner-recipe-recipe/