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Plate of Bang Bang Chicken garnished with green onions

Bang Bang Chicken

A sensational twist on dinner with crispy chicken and a creamy, spicy sauce that's easy to make and clean up.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup cornstarch Don't skimp for crunch.
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise Can swap with Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
  • 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce Can substitute with honey mixed with hot sauce.
  • 1 tbsp Sriracha or hot sauce
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Oil for frying
  • Cooked rice or lettuce leaves for serving

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
  2. Dredge the chicken pieces in cornstarch, shaking off any excess.
Cooking
  1. Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
  2. Fry the chicken until golden and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat and toss the chicken in the sauce mixture.
Serving
  1. Serve it over rice or tuck it into lettuce wraps.

Notes

Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for later. Reheat briefly in the fryer for optimal texture.