Bang Bang Chicken Recipe

5 from 2 votes

Crispy golden chicken bites tossed in a creamy, sweet and spicy bang bang sauce that's quick, easy, and better than takeout.

Total Time45

Course: Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings: Servings

Calories: 473kcal

Author: Jessica

Combine all of the ingredients in a mixing bowl and stir until fully combined.
👉 see full bang bang sauce recipe

Preheat oven to 425℉. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. Line a large bowl with paper towels to drain the chicken later.
Cut chicken into bite-sized cubes and place in a large bowl or zip-top bag. Add the garlic powder, salt, pepper, and paprika, tossing until fully coated. Sprinkle the cornstarch over the chicken and toss again until each piece is fully coated.
Fill a deep, heavy-bottomed skillet with ½ to 1 inch of oil and heat over medium-high heat until it reaches 350℉. In a shallow bowl, whisk the eggs. Working a few pieces at a time, dip the cornstarch coated chciken into the egg, then carefully place it into the hot oil. Fry for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden and crispy. Work in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan. Transfer the fried chicken to the paper-towel-lined bowl to drain any excess oil.
Spread the chicken out in a single layer on the baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes or until fully cooked and super crispy.
Transfer the hot chicken to a large bowl and toss with the bang bang sauce until evenly coated. Serve immediately.

Vegetable Oil: Any high-smoke-point oil can be used for frying the chicken pieces.

Serve bang bang chicken as a main dish by pairing it with brown rice or a salad. Turn it into a sandwich by adding it to a tortilla wrap with your favourite veggies. Or it can be served on a bed of microgreens as an appetizer.
Adjust the spiciness of the sauce by adding more or less sriracha hot sauce.
Toss the chicken with the sauce at the last minute to keep the chicken as crispy as possible.
Store leftovers separately from the sauce, if possible, and in an airtight container for 2-3 days in the refrigerator.