Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Vegetable oil for frying
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- Juice of half a lime
For the Bang Bang Sauce:
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Set up a breading station with three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with beaten egg, and one with panko breadcrumbs.
- Dredge each piece of chicken in flour, then dip into the egg, and finally coat thoroughly with panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
- Fry the chicken in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pan, until golden brown and crispy, about 4-5 minutes per batch.
- Transfer cooked chicken to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, honey, and lime juice until smooth.
- Adjust the spice level to your preference by adding more Sriracha if needed.
- Place cooked crispy chicken in a serving bowl.
- Drizzle generously with the bang bang sauce.
- Serve over rice, noodles, or your favorite greens for an ultimate creamy & crispy chicken bowl experience.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in an oven or air fryer to maintain crispiness — avoid microwave to keep the crunch.
- Keep the sauce separate and add fresh when serving leftovers for best flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free (if gluten-free flour used)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1 cup of chicken with sauce)
- Calories: 520 Kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 125mg