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Bang Bang Chicken

Crispy Bang Bang Chicken with Spicy Peanut Sauce Magic

Experience the irresistible Crispy Bang Bang Chicken with Spicy Peanut Sauce, perfect for dinner and bursting with flavor.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marinating Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless Chicken Breasts/Thighs Thighs are recommended for added moisture.
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Sake Can substitute with dry white wine.
  • 2 tablespoons Mirin
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic Freshly minced.
  • 1 inch Ginger Freshly grated.
  • 1 teaspoon White Pepper Can use black pepper as alternative.
  • 1 large Egg White Helps coating adhere.
For the Coating
  • 1 cup Cornstarch
  • 1 cup Panko Bread Crumbs
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Use dairy-free mayo for a lighter version.
  • 1/4 cup Thai Sweet Chili Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha Adjust according to spice tolerance.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
For Frying
  • 2 cups Neutral Oil Use vegetable or canola oil.

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Deep Skillet
  • Slotted spoon
  • Thermometer

Method
 

Marinating Chicken
  1. In a large bowl, combine boneless chicken breasts or thighs with soy sauce, sake, mirin, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, white pepper, and a pinch of salt. Add an egg white to help the coating adhere. Mix thoroughly until the chicken is evenly coated, then cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
Preparing Sauce
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and fresh lemon juice. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
Coating Chicken
  1. After marinating, remove the chicken from the fridge. Dredge each piece in cornstarch or panko bread crumbs, ensuring it's fully coated on all sides.
Frying Chicken
  1. In a deep skillet, heat neutral oil to 350°F. Carefully add the coated chicken pieces in batches, cooking for about 5-6 minutes until golden brown. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the cooked chicken to a paper towel-lined plate.
Combining & Serving
  1. Toss the fried chicken pieces gently in the prepared spicy peanut sauce until evenly coated. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 650mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, let fried chicken drain on paper towels and store leftovers in an airtight container. Reheat in the oven to retain crispiness.

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