Crispy Bang Bang Chicken: Crunchy, Saucy, and Irresistibly Addictive!

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Discover how to make crispy Bang Bang Chicken at home! This easy oven-baked or fried chicken recipe features panko-crusted bites with a creamy, spicy sauce that packs serious flavor.

🥢 The Story Behind the Sauce

Bang Bang Chicken may sound playful—and it is—but it’s also a dish that delivers bold, unforgettable flavor. Originally inspired by Asian street food culture, this American twist on a classic uses crispy panko-coated chicken bites and coats them in a creamy, spicy-sweet sauce that hits all the right notes. Whether you’ve seen it on restaurant menus or TikTok, Bang Bang Chicken is the flavor bomb your weeknight dinner rotation has been craving.

My first encounter with Bang Bang Chicken was at a small bistro where the name intrigued me more than anything. One bite and I was hooked—crispy outside, juicy inside, and that sauce? A creamy, fiery kiss of sweet heat. So I had to recreate it at home. And now, so can you. 😉

🍗 Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • ✅ Crispy and juicy: The cornstarch + panko combo gives unmatched crunch.

  • 🔥 That sauce tho: Creamy, spicy, and a little sweet—totally addictive.

  • ⏱️ Quick to make: Ready in under 40 minutes.

  • 🧑‍🍳 Versatile: Bake or fry, and serve as an appetizer or main.

🍯 Ingredients You’ll Need

  • 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized chunks)

  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs

  • 2 eggs, beaten

  • 1/2 cup cornstarch

  • Salt and pepper, to taste

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise

  • 3 tbsp Sriracha sauce (adjust for heat)

  • 2 tbsp honey

🔪 Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Prep your oven
    Preheat to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. Coat the chicken
    Toss chicken pieces in a seasoned mix of cornstarch, salt, and pepper.
    Dip into the beaten eggs, then roll in panko breadcrumbs.

  3. Bake or fry

    • Bake: Arrange chicken on the baking sheet and cook for 20–25 minutes, until golden.

    • Fry: Heat oil in a skillet and fry until crispy on both sides.

  4. Make the sauce
    Whisk mayo, Sriracha, and honey until smooth and creamy.

  5. Assemble and serve
    Drizzle the sauce generously over the chicken and garnish with chopped parsley. Serve hot!

👩‍🍳 Chef Tips & Variations

  • Spice level: Adjust the Sriracha to suit your heat preference.

  • Healthier version: Bake instead of fry and use light mayo.

  • Serving ideas: Pile over rice, tuck into wraps, or serve on lettuce for low-carb bites.

  • Extra crispy tip: Toast the panko in a pan before coating the chicken for deeper crunch.

🥗 What to Serve with Bang Bang Chicken

Pair with:

  • Coconut rice

  • Roasted veggies

  • Asian-style slaw

  • Or serve in a bao bun for an epic twist!

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