How to Make Bang Bang Chicken - A Step-by-Step Guide

Bang Bang Chicken is a popular Sichuanese dish that has gained popularity all over the world due to its unique and delicious taste. This dish is a delightful combination of tender, juicy chicken, a flavorful and spicy peanut sauce, and a refreshing cucumber salad, making it a perfect balance of flavors and textures.

Originating from the Sichuan province in China, Bang Bang Chicken, also known as Bang Bang Ji, is a dish that has been enjoyed for centuries. The name "Bang Bang" comes fr...

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Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • ¼ cup potato starch
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon shichimi togarashi (Japanese red pepper condiment)
  • 2 cups oil for frying, or as needed
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
  • 1 teaspoon gochujang (Korean hot pepper paste)

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Whisk together milk and egg in a large bowl until well combined. Add chicken; stir to coat and allow to marinate for 15 minutes. Drain and discard egg mixture.
  • Combine potato starch, flour, salt, pepper, and shichimi in a medium bowl. Pour into a large plastic resealable bag. Add chicken; seal the bag and shake until chicken is well coated.
  • Heat 2 inches oil in a deep saucepan over medium heat to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Working in batches of about 5 to 8 pieces at a time, cook chicken in hot oil for about 90 seconds. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate; keep each batch separate.
  • Increase oil temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). The oil should be continuously boiling at this point. Carefully re-add the first batch of chicken and fry for another 90 seconds. Remove to another paper towel-lined plate. Repeat with remaining batches of chicken.
  • Mix together mayonnaise, honey, sweet chili sauce, and gochujang in a large serving bowl until combined. Toss fried chicken with sauce to coat.
  • Nutrition

    404 cal.

    • Total Fat: 21g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 112mg
    • Sodium: 546mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 27g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 13g
    • Protein: 27g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 48mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 261mg