Ultimate chicken appetizer recipe- Bang Bang Chicken Recipe is what you need to try next! Enjoy making this easy recipe which is derived from famous Bang Bang Shrimp,totally under budget and gives you a great meal to enjoy with choice of rice or noodles.Very easy bang bang chicken recipe with the easiest bang bang sauce makes this dish very flavorful!
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Craving for crispy fried chicken then this bang bang chicken recipe is something you have to try next.
Have you tried the famous Bang Bang Shrimp? Then do take a look at this recipe of Bang Bang Shrimp Tacoand you will love the sauce plus the crispy fried shrimp.
If you are a Chinesefood fan then you are going to love this recipe.
Bang bang chicken and shrimp recipe is almost same just the main protein differsthat's it.
FAQ's
Where does bang bang chicken come from?
The origin of the bang bang chicken is from Chinese cuisine , it was called bon bon chicken.
The simple idea of tenderizing the meat with meat tenderizer or hammer coined the term bang bang.
Here is the link to more information about this dish.
What is Bang Bang Sauce made of?
The bang bang sauce is made of mayonnaise,sweet chili sauce,hot sauce,white vinegar,pepper powder, sugar, garlic powder, all mixed well to a smooth consistency.
What is bang bang chicken?
Bang bang chicken is cooked the same way that of bang bang shrimp recipe.
The chicken is marinated in buttermilk and coated with panko,then fried till crispy,finally sprinkled with bang bang chicken sauce and served.
Bang Bang Chicken Recipe
Tools / Ingredients used in making Bang Bang Chicken:
How To Make Bang Bang Chicken
Step1: Clean,cut and dry the chicken breast meat(you can also use thigh meat)(picture 1)
Step2: In a mixing bowl,add the ingredients to make the batter for frying the chicken.(as shown in picture 2 and picture 3)
Step3: Heat oil around 2 inch(enough to submerge the chicken pieces). Add the chicken to the batter mix and mix well to coat the chicken(as shown in picture 4)
Step4: When the oil is hot enough,coat each piece in panko and drop in oil slowly,fry on medium heat till chicken is cooked well.(as shown in picture 5 and 6). Drain on a kitchen tissue.
Step5: Next make the Bang Bang Sauce,for that in a mixing bowl,add the ingredients for the sauce and mix well to combine.(picture 7)
Step6: Finally toss the chicken pieces in sauce or pour the sauce over the chicken pieces,to coat the chicken well and sere immediately.Enjoy!
Tips To Make The Bang Bang Chicken Recipe
- The chicken pieces have to be dry for the batter to stick to them.
- Make sure oil does not start to smoke nor its cold.drop a piece of chicken in oil and see if it sinks then oil is cold.If there is smoke in oil then reduce the heat to let the oil cool off a bit or else the chicken will burn.
- Always fry chicken in batches to get enough room in the pan to fry them well.
- If you do not wish to fry the chicken then bake the chicken pieces to make baked bang bang chicken.
- To make oven baked bang bang chicken,arrange the chicken pieces coated with panko on a baking tray aligned with parchmentpaper.Bake at 375 f for 20 mins and turn the chicken pieces on other side after 10 mins.Check if the chicken is cooked well or bake for some more time.
- Either toss the chicken pieces in sauce or you can dip the chicken pieces in sauce and enjoy too.
Try This Best Bang Bang Chicken Recipe
Savory Bites Recipes
Published 07/10/2019
Ultimate chicken appetizer recipe- Bang Bang Chicken Recipe is what you need to try next! Enjoy making this easy recipe,totally under budget and gives you a great meal to enjoy with choice of rice or noodles!
Ingredients
- 1.5 Cup Chicken Breast,cut,into small pieces
- For Marination/Breading:
- 1/2 Cup Buttermilk
- 1 Egg
- 3/4 Cup All Purpose Flour
- As per need Salt
- 1/4 Cup Cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper Powder
- 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
- 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/4 tsp Red Chili Powder
- 1 Cup Panko
- For Bang Bang Sauce:
- 1/2 Cup Mayonnaise
- 1/4 Cup Sweet Chili Sauce
- 2 Tbsp Frank's Hot Sauce
- A pinch Salt
- 1 tsp White Vinegar
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper Powder
- 1/2 tsp Sugar
- 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder
Instructions
- Clean,cut and dry the chicken breast meat(you can also use thigh meat).
- In a mixing bowl,add the ingredients to make the batter for frying the chicken.
- Heat oil around 2 inch(enough to submerge the chicken pieces). Add the chicken to the batter mix and mix well to coat the chicken.
- When the oil is hot enough,coat each piece in panko and drop in oil slowly,fry on medium heat till chicken is cooked well.Drain on a kitchen tissue.
- Next make the Bang Bang Sauce,for that in a mixing bowl,add the ingredients for the sauce and mix well to combine.
- Finally toss the chicken pieces in sauce or pour the sauce over the chicken pieces,to coat the chicken well and sere immediately.Enjoy!
Yield: 3 Servings
Prep Time: 00:15:00 mins.
Cook time: 00:15:00 mins.
Total time:30 mins.
Tags: bang bang chicken,bang bang sauce,chicken,appetizers
Recipe Notes:
- The chicken pieces have to be dry for the batter to stick to them.
- Make sure oil does not start to smoke nor its cold.drop a piece of chicken in oil and see if it sinks then oil is cold.If there is smoke in oil then reduce the heat to let the oil cool off a bit or else the chicken will burn.
- Always fry chicken in batches to get enough room in the pan to fry them well.
- If you do not wish to fry the chicken then bake the chicken pieces to make baked bang bang chicken.
- To make oven baked bang bang chicken,arrange the chicken pieces coated with panko on a baking tray aligned with parchmentpaper.Bake at 375 f for 20 mins and turn the chicken pieces on other side after 10 mins.Check if the chicken is cooked well or bake for some more time.
- Either toss the chicken pieces in sauce or you can dip the chicken pieces in sauce and enjoy too.
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- Thai Sweet Chili Chicken
- Grilled Moroccan Chicken
- Cashew Chicken
- Greek Chicken Kabobs
- Mongolian Chicken
- Kung Pao Chicken
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