Bang Bang Chicken
A deliciously spicy and creamy chicken dish with a sweet and tangy sauce.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Chicken
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into 1-inch pieces
- 0.5 cup cornstarch
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
Bang Bang Sauce
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon ginger powder
Garnish
- sesame seeds toasted
- green onions thinly sliced
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a medium bowl, combine the chicken pieces with cornstarch, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together all the ingredients for the Bang Bang Sauce until smooth.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the coated chicken to the hot skillet in a single layer. Cook for 5-7 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Pour the Bang Bang Sauce over the cooked chicken in the skillet. Stir to coat the chicken evenly and cook for another 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Serve the Bang Bang Chicken immediately, garnished with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions.
Notes
This dish is fantastic served over rice or with a side of steamed vegetables.