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chicken skewers

Bang Bang Chicken Skewers

Emma
Crispy fried chicken skewers tossed in a creamy, spicy, and sweet bang bang sauce made with mayo, sriracha, and honey. This quick and addictive dish is a family favorite ready in under 30 minutes—perfect for dinner, parties, or entertaining.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4
Calories 520 kcal

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • Deep fryer or heavy pot
  • Thermometer
  • Tongs
  • Wooden skewers

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • Chicken breast or thigh cut into bite-size chunks
  • Wooden skewers

For the Bang Bang Sauce:

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
  • 2 tbsp sriracha adjust to taste
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp rice vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic minced

Instructions
 

Prep Chicken:

  • Cut chicken into uniform bite-sized chunks and thread onto skewers.

Prepare Coating:

  • In a large bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.

Coat Chicken:

  • Dip chicken into beaten eggs, then roll in flour mixture. Let rest 5 minutes to set the coating.

Fry Chicken:

  • Heat oil to 350°F (175°C). Fry chicken in batches for 5–7 minutes until golden brown and internal temp reaches 165°F.

Make Sauce:

  • In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, rice vinegar, and minced garlic. Adjust spice to taste.

Toss and Serve:

  • Toss hot chicken in bang bang sauce and serve immediately.

Notes

Keep oil temperature steady to ensure crispy coating.
For extra sauce lovers, double the sauce recipe.
Make sauce ahead of time and store in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Reheat leftover chicken in the oven at 400°F to re-crisp.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Bang Bang Chicken Skewers
Amount per Serving
Calories
520
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
30
g
46
%
Cholesterol
 
120
mg
40
%
Sodium
 
820
mg
36
%
Potassium
 
420
mg
12
%
Carbohydrates
 
35
g
12
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
7
g
8
%
Protein
 
28
g
56
%
Vitamin A
 
900
IU
18
%
Vitamin C
 
6
mg
7
%
Calcium
 
35
mg
4
%
Iron
 
2.2
mg
12
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword Asian chicken, bang bang chicken, chicken skewers, Japanese fried chicken, spicy chicken stir fry
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