Description
Sizzling Bang Bang Chicken brings a spicy Chinese street food classic right to your kitchen, packed with crispy texture and zesty sauce that dances across your taste buds with pure deliciousness.
Ingredients
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Main Proteins:
- 2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 large eggs
Sauce and Seasoning:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Coating and Garnish:
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup green onions
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
Instructions
- Heat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Slice 2 lb chicken breasts into 1-inch thick strips, ensuring even sizing for consistent cooking.
- Crack 2 large eggs into a bowl and whisk thoroughly until completely blended.
- Combine ½ cup panko breadcrumbs with 1 tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp black pepper in a separate shallow dish.
- Dunk each chicken strip into the egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off.
- Roll the egg-coated chicken through seasoned breadcrumbs, pressing gently to create a complete coating.
- Arrange breaded chicken pieces on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart to promote crispy edges.
- Bake at 400°F for 15-18 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through to ensure even browning.
- Verify chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F using a meat thermometer.
- Whisk ½ cup mayonnaise, ¼ cup sweet chili sauce, 2 tbsp sriracha, and 1 tbsp honey in a mixing bowl.
- Let chicken rest for 2-3 minutes after removing from oven to retain moisture.
- Drizzle sauce generously over warm chicken pieces.
- Sprinkle ¼ cup chopped green onions and 2 tbsp sesame seeds as a fresh garnish.
Notes
- Breading the chicken evenly is key to getting that perfect crispy exterior, so take your time coating each piece thoroughly in the panko mixture.
- Check the chicken’s internal temperature with a meat thermometer to ensure it’s fully cooked without drying out.
- The bang bang sauce can be adjusted to your heat preference by increasing or decreasing the sriracha amount.
- Let the chicken rest briefly after baking to help retain its moisture and keep the breading crisp.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 455 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 670 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg