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A Crispy, Saucy Dream for Dinner

Maybe it’s the irresistible crunch. Maybe it’s the creamy, spicy sauce that clings to each golden bite like a love letter. Whatever it is, Bang Bang Chicken isn’t just food — it’s a full sensory experience that turns any dinner into a celebration. Tonight, the kitchen is filled with laughter, the clatter of plates, and the magic that happens when a dish makes you pause and savor every bite.

Why You’ll Love This Bang Bang Chicken

Every bite explodes with crispy golden perfection and a sauce that’s pure joy.
It’s fancy enough for a special occasion but easy enough for a weeknight win.
The sauce is so crave-worthy you’ll want to drizzle it on everything.

What Makes Bang Bang Chicken Special

There’s fried chicken, and then there’s Bang Bang Chicken. This isn’t your typical battered bird. Here, light-as-air panko breadcrumbs create a shell of perfect crunch around tender chicken. Then comes the showstopper: a creamy, fiery-sweet sauce that hugs every piece in a glorious, messy, unforgettable embrace. It’s the kind of dish that makes silence fall around the table, broken only by satisfied sighs and clinking forks.

The Joy of Bang Bang Chicken Nights

There’s a special kind of magic when everyone around the table forgets their phones, leans in, and shares a meal made with love. Bang Bang Chicken invites those moments. The golden pieces disappear faster than you can plate them, the laughter grows louder, and the simple act of eating together becomes something extraordinary. Meals like this don’t just feed you — they remind you how good life can taste.

Tips for Enjoying

Serve immediately while the chicken is at peak crunch and the sauce still clings.
Double the sauce recipe — trust us, no one will complain about extra dipping.
Balance the richness with something fresh like pickled cucumber or a bright slaw.

Closing Thoughts

Bang Bang Chicken isn’t about fancy ingredients or complicated steps. It’s about simple, honest pleasure — the kind that fills your home with warmth and your heart with memories. Serve it once, and watch it become a dinner legend that friends and family beg for again and again.

Bang Bang Chicken

Crispy golden chicken bites tossed in a creamy, fiery-sweet Bang Bang sauce — dinner bliss in every bite.

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Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Chinese

Diet: Low Lactose

Keyword: crispy chicken recipe, easy dinner recipes, sweet heat chicken

Prep Time: 25

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 45

Servings: people

Calories: 1140kcal

Cost: $18.00

Equipment

1 Mixing Bowl
1 Whisk
1 large skillet high-sided for frying
1 wire rack for draining fried chicken
1 tongs for easy flipping

Ingredients

1.5 lb chicken breast cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs beaten
1.5 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
2 tbsp sriracha sauce adjust to taste
1 cup vegetable oil for frying
2 tbsp green onions thinly sliced for garnish

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Instructions

In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha sauce until smooth.
1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce, 2 tbsp sriracha sauce
Prepare three shallow dishes: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with seasoned panko breadcrumbs.
1 cup all-purpose flour, 2 large eggs, 1.5 cup panko breadcrumbs, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper
Dredge chicken pieces first in flour, then eggs, then panko, ensuring an even coating.
1.5 lb chicken breast, 1 cup all-purpose flour, 2 large eggs, 1.5 cup panko breadcrumbs
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet. Fry chicken in batches, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through.
1.5 lb chicken breast, 1 cup vegetable oil
Transfer fried chicken to a wire rack to drain any excess oil.
Gently toss the crispy chicken bites in the prepared Bang Bang sauce until evenly coated.
Sprinkle sliced green onions over the sauced chicken and serve immediately with extra sauce on the side.
2 tbsp green onions

Notes

Adjust the heat of the sauce by adding more or less sriracha. For a lighter option, air fry at 400°F for 8 minutes per side.

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