Irresistible Bang Bang Chicken Recipe

Ingredients

• 0.33 cup milk
• 1 large egg
• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 0.25 cup potato starch
• 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon shichimi togarashi (Japanese red pepper condiment)
• 2 cups oil for frying, or as needed
• 0.25 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
• 1 teaspoon gochujang (Korean hot pepper paste)

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, whisk together milk and egg until thoroughly combined. Add the chicken pieces, ensuring they are fully coated, and let them marinate for 15 minutes. After marinating, drain the chicken and discard the egg mixture.
2. In a medium bowl, combine the potato starch, flour, salt, pepper, and shichimi powder. Transfer the mixture to a large, resealable plastic bag. Add the marinated chicken pieces, seal the bag, and shake well until each piece is evenly coated.
3. Heat approximately 2 inches of oil in a deep saucepan over medium heat until it reaches a temperature of 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Working in batches of about 5 to 8 pieces, carefully cook the chicken in the hot oil for around 90 seconds per batch. Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil, keeping each batch separate.
4. Increase the oil temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). At this temperature, the oil should be continuously boiling. Carefully return the first batch of chicken to the hot oil and fry for an additional 90 seconds to achieve maximum crispiness.
5. Remove the twice-fried chicken to a fresh paper towel-lined plate to drain. Repeat the double-frying process with the remaining batches of chicken.
6. In a large serving bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, honey, sweet chili sauce, and gochujang until the sauce is smooth and well combined.
7. Add the crispy fried chicken to the bowl with the sauce and toss gently to ensure each piece is evenly coated. Serve immediately and enjoy your flavorful bang bang chicken!

Nutrition

• Calories: 404 kcal
• Fat Content: 21 g
• Fiber Content: 1 g
• Sugar Content: 13 g
• Sodium Content: 546 mg
• Protein Content: 27 g
• Cholesterol Content: 112 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 27 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 4 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g