Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 2 Chicken breasts or tenders, boneless and skinless
- 1/2 cup All-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup Cornstarch
- 2 large Eggs, whisked
- 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Bang Bang Sauce:
- 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Sweet chili sauce
- 2 tbsp Sriracha (adjust for spice preference)
- 1 tsp Honey or Sugar (optional)
Optional Add-Ons:
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
- Chopped green onions, for garnish
Instructions
For the Chicken:
- 2 Chicken breasts or tenders, boneless and skinless
- 1/2 cup All-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup Cornstarch
- 2 large Eggs, whisked
- 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Bang Bang Sauce:
- 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Sweet chili sauce
- 2 tbsp Sriracha (adjust for spice preference)
- 1 tsp Honey or Sugar (optional)
Optional Add-Ons:
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
- Chopped green onions, for garnish
- Prep the Chicken: Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces, pat them dry with a paper towel, and season with salt and pepper.
- Set Up Dredging Station: Prepare 3 bowls:
- Bowl 1: Mix flour and cornstarch (2:1 ratio).
- Bowl 2: Whisk eggs.
- Bowl 3: Add panko breadcrumbs.
- Coat the Chicken: Dredge each chicken piece in flour, dip in eggs, and press into breadcrumbs. Repeat for extra crunch if desired.
- Heat the Oil: Add 1–2 inches of vegetable oil to a skillet and heat to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the Chicken: Cook chicken in small batches for 3–4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through (165°F internal temperature). Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
- Mix the Sauce: Whisk mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and honey in a bowl. Adjust spice and sweetness to taste.
- Toss and Serve: Drizzle or toss the chicken in the sauce, or serve the sauce on the side. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.
Notes
For the Chicken:
- 2 Chicken breasts or tenders, boneless and skinless
- 1/2 cup All-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup Cornstarch
- 2 large Eggs, whisked
- 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Bang Bang Sauce:
- 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Sweet chili sauce
- 2 tbsp Sriracha (adjust for spice preference)
- 1 tsp Honey or Sugar (optional)
Optional Add-Ons:
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
- Chopped green onions, for garnish
- Prep the Chicken: Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces, pat them dry with a paper towel, and season with salt and pepper.
- Set Up Dredging Station: Prepare 3 bowls:
- Bowl 1: Mix flour and cornstarch (2:1 ratio).
- Bowl 2: Whisk eggs.
- Bowl 3: Add panko breadcrumbs.
- Coat the Chicken: Dredge each chicken piece in flour, dip in eggs, and press into breadcrumbs. Repeat for extra crunch if desired.
- Heat the Oil: Add 1–2 inches of vegetable oil to a skillet and heat to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the Chicken: Cook chicken in small batches for 3–4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through (165°F internal temperature). Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
- Mix the Sauce: Whisk mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and honey in a bowl. Adjust spice and sweetness to taste.
- Toss and Serve: Drizzle or toss the chicken in the sauce, or serve the sauce on the side. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.
- Double-Coating Option: For a thicker crust, repeat the dredging process.
- Baking/Air Frying Option: Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20–25 minutes or air-fry for 12–15 minutes.
- Storage: Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Keep the sauce separate and reheat in the oven or air fryer for crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Frying
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: ~380 kcal
- Sugar: ~3g
- Sodium: ~620mg
- Fat: ~22g
- Saturated Fat: ~4g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: • ~16g ~28g
- Fiber: ~1g
- Protein: ~20g
- Cholesterol: ~115mg