How To Make Bang Bang Chicken At Home: Step-By-Step Guide
Ingredients
For The Chicken:
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup potato starch for extra crispiness
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tsp shichimi togarashi Japanese red pepper condiment
- 1 egg beaten
- ½ cup milk
- Oil for frying
For The Bang Bang Sauce:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
- 1 tbsp gochujang Korean hot pepper paste
Optional Garnishes:
- Chopped green onions
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
Step 1: Prep The Chicken
- In a bowl, combine potato starch, flour, salt, pepper, and shichimi togarashi. Mix well.
- In a different bowl, crack open the egg and whisk it with the milk.
- Drench each piece of chicken in the egg mixture and batter them well with the flour mixture.
Step 2: Fry The Chicken
- Preheat a deep frying oil to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry pieces of chicken in a single layer to prevent crowding. Use a splatter screen to keep things tidy!
- Cook for about 5-6 minutes per batch, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crispy. Remove and place on a paper towel-lined plate.
Step 3: Make The Sauce
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, honey, sweet chili sauce, and gochujang. Adjust the spice level by adding more gochujang or sweet chili sauce.
Step 4: Toss And Serve
- Once the chicken is slightly cooled, toss it in the bang bang sauce. If you prefer, you can serve the sauce on the side for dipping.
- Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds for a fresh touch.