Bang Bang Chicken Bites
A playful twist on a restaurant favorite, these Bang Bang Chicken Bites are crispy, creamy, and just a touch spicy. Bite-sized chicken is coated, fried or baked, then tossed in a creamy chili sauce. A quick, crowd-pleasing option for weeknights or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp neutral oil
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
- 1 tbsp sriracha (adjust to heat preference)
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs (optional for extra crunch)
- to taste oil for frying or baking spray
- chopped green onions, for garnish
- toasted sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and rice vinegar to make the Bang Bang sauce. Taste and adjust heat by adding more sriracha if you like it spicier.
- Pat the chicken pieces dry. In a shallow dish, mix flour, cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Toss the chicken pieces in the flour mixture until well coated.
- If you’re frying, heat about 1/2 inch of oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the coated chicken in batches until golden and cooked through, about 3–4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels. If baking, preheat to 425°F (220°C), spray a baking sheet with oil, arrange coated chicken, and bake 12–15 minutes, flipping halfway, until crisp and cooked through.
- Toss the hot chicken in a bowl with the Bang Bang sauce until evenly coated. If you like extra crunch, sprinkle on breadcrumbs during the toss for a light crust.
- Transfer to a serving plate. Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.