Description
These Bang Bang Chicken bites are so addictively crispy and saucy, you’ll need to make a double batch. Trust me, they vanish fast!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ pounds (680g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1½ cups (150g) panko breadcrumbs
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
- ½ cup (115g) mayonnaise
- ¼ cup (60ml) sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Green onions and sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Pat chicken pieces dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Set up a dredging station: place flour in first bowl, beaten eggs in second bowl, and panko breadcrumbs in third bowl.
- Dredge each chicken piece in flour, then egg, then coat thoroughly with panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a large heavy-bottomed pan to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry chicken in batches for 3-4 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (165°F internal temperature).
- Transfer to paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, rice vinegar, lime juice, and minced garlic.
- Either drizzle sauce over chicken just before serving or serve on the side for dipping.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.