Bang bang chicken is an Asian fusion dish with crispy chicken bites in a sweet & spicy, tangy sauce inspired by Bonefish Grill!
This copycat bang bang chicken recipe is easy to make (in the air fryer, oven, or on the stove top)! Serve it up with other Asian inspired favorites like egg roll in a bowl and vegetable stir fry noodles!
Bang Bang Chicken
Bang Bang Chicken
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Bang Bang Chicken Ingredients
- Chicken – We used chicken breast in the pictured recipe but thigh meat is also delicious.
- Flour – All purpose flour.
- Eggs – Large eggs, whisked.
- Bread crumbs – Panko bread crumbs.
- Seasoned salt – I’m partial to Lawry’s, but you can use whatever you love!
- Bang bang sauce – Mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, rice vinegar, and honey.
Chicken, breadcrumbs, flour, seasoning, egg, vinegar, chili sauce, sriracha, honey, mayo.
How do you make bang bang chicken (step-by-step)
⭐ First, mix the seasoned salt with the panko bread crumbs. Dip each piece of chicken in the flour, then the egg, then the breadcrumbs.
⭐ Then, cook breaded chicken pieces until coating is brown and chicken has reached a safe internal temperature.
⭐ Next, while the chicken is cooking, whisk together sauce ingredients.
⭐ Finally, pour some of the sauce over the cooked chicken and toss to coat. Serve remaining sauce as a dip.
Scroll down to the printable recipe card toward the bottom of this article for ingredient measurements and detailed cooking instructions.
Coat the chicken in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs. Cook in the oven, on the stove top or in your air fryer.
Preparation
What is bang bang chicken sauce made of?
Bang bang sauce is a delicious sweet and spicy sauce with a hint of tang. It’s made of mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, rice vinegar, and honey.
Bang bang chicken in the oven
To make this in the oven, like a baking sheet with a silicone mat or parchment paper and place the breaded chicken in a single layer over the sheet. They can be close, but not touching.
Bake until coating is crispy and chicken is heated to a safe internal temperature. (See full detailed directions in the printable recipe card below).
Bang bang chicken in the air fryer
To prepare using the air fryer, preheat the air fryer then place the chicken in a single layer in the basket and spray with oil. Fry until chicken is crispy on the outside and fully cooked on the inside.
You can flip halfway through for more even browning. Depending on the size of your air fryer, this may take multiple batches. (See full detailed directions in the printable recipe card below).
Pan fried bang bang chicken
To make this on the stove top, heat a layer of oil in a large skillet, then brown chicken on each side until crispy and cooked through.
Depending on the size of your air fryer, this may take multiple batches. (See full detailed directions in the printable recipe card below).
While the chicken is cooking, whisk together your sauce ingredients. Toss the cooked chicken in some of the sauce.
Leftovers and storage
How long does leftover bang bang chicken last?
This will keep in an air tight container in the refrigerator for up to four days, or longer if frozen. Reheat in the oven or air fryer to re-crisp.
Can you freeze bang bang chicken?
Yes. You’ll want to freeze before tossing in the sauce (sauce can be frozen separately). Allow chicken to cool to room temperature, then place on a baking sheet in a single layer. Place entire baking sheet in the freezer and allow chicken to freeze completely (about 3 hours).
Transfer chicken from baking sheet to a freezer bag or other freezer safe storage.
What is the best way to eat leftover bang bang chicken?
Leftovers are great on their own or used to top a salad, in a wrap, or tossed into a batch of chicken fried rice!
Drizzle more sauce over top for presentation, then serve remaining sauce as a dip.
Tips, tricks, and frequently asked questions
Is bang bang chicken spicy?
This recipe is between a mild and medium spice. Sweet and spicy, but not burn your tongue off spicy. Really good!
What cut of chicken should I use?
Chicken breast meat or chicken thigh meat can be used. I am personally partial to thigh meat, but most of my family prefers breast meat so that’s what we usually use.
Can I use frozen chicken nuggets for bang bang chicken?
Absolutely! Prepare a semi-homemade version of this for a busy weeknight by using your favorite frozen chicken nuggets and tossing them in the sauce.
Is bang bang chicken an Asian dish?
This is definitely Asian inspired, but more of a fusion dish. Our recipe is a copycat of the dish served at Bonefish Grill restaurants.
So crispy and delicious!
What to eat with bang bang chicken (serving suggestions)
This dish is delicious alongside other Asian inspired favorites like fried rice, coconut rice, Vietnamese summer rolls, and vegetable chow mein. For dessert try a simple grape salad!
Garnish with green onion or cilantro for a pop of color.
More delicious chicken recipes
- Air fryer chicken wings
- White chicken chili
- Chicken cordon bleu casserole
- Cilantro lime chicken recipe
- See all our easy chicken dinners!
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- Homemade Cosmic brownies
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- See all our restaurant copycat recipes!
If you make a double batch, freeze half the chicken for a quick weeknight dinner idea!
Tools we love
- Silicone baking mats – Nothing sticks to these! Whaaaa?! Perfect for baking sugary cookies, or cheesy croissants. You know why? Because nothing sticks to these!!!
- Bakers half sheet – These are good for absolutely everything. Cookies? Yes! Steak? Yes! Cake? Oh yeh! Roasted veggies? Uhhhh huh!
- Digital air fryer – We have (pictured) this Cosori 5.8 quart air fryer. It’s great!
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How to Make Bang Bang Chicken
Bang Bang Chicken
Ingredients
CHICKEN
- 1.5 to 2 pounds chicken breasts cut into 1" pieces
- ½ cup all purpose flour
- 2 large eggs whisked
- 2 cups panko bread crumbs
- 2 teaspoons seasoned salt
SAUCE
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
Instructions
OVEN DIRECTIONS:
- Mix the seasoned salt with the panko bread crumbs. Dip each piece of chicken in the flour, then the egg, then the breadcrumbs.
- Place on a parchment or silicone mat lined baking tray in a single layer and spray lightly with cooking oil.
- Cook at 375° F for 15 to 20 minutes, until breading is crispy and chicken is fully cooked. While the chicken is cooking, whisk together sauce ingredients.
- When chicken is finished, pour some of the sauce over the cooked chicken and toss to coat. Serve chicken with remaining sauce to dip.
AIR FRYER DIRECTIONS:
- Preheat the air fryer to 390°F.
- Mix the seasoned salt with the panko bread crumbs. Dip each piece of chicken in the flour, then the egg, then the breadcrumbs.
- Place in the air fryer basket a single layer and spray lightly with cooking oil.
- Cooke for 5 minutes then flip and cook for another 3 - 5 minutes until breading is crispy and chicken is fully cooked. Repeat as necessary to cook all the chicken.
- While the chicken is cooking, whisk together sauce ingredients.
- When chicken is finished, pour some of the sauce over the cooked chicken and toss to coat. Serve chicken with remaining sauce to dip.
PAN FRYING DIRECTIONS:
- Heat cooking oil in a large skillet over medium heat. (Enough to cover the bottom of the pan, about ¼" deep).
- Fry chicken in a single layer until cooked through, turning to brown all sides. Remove to a paper towel lined plate (to soak up excess oil) and repeat as necessary to cook all the chicken.
- While the chicken is cooking, whisk together sauce ingredients.
- When chicken is finished, pour some of the sauce over the cooked chicken and toss to coat. Serve chicken with remaining sauce to dip.
Notes
Nutrition
Bang Bang Chicken
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katerina says
This was incredibly delicious! My family and I loved it!
Allyson Zea says
One of my favorite flavors! Can’t wait to try it with air fryer chicken!
Agnes says
YUM! Love bang bang shrimp, chicken, anything! This is a must try!
Alicia says
WHERE CAN I PRINT THE RECIPE…!!!! :0 )
April Woods says
Hi Alicia – There’s a print button in the detailed recipe card (just a short scroll up from where you left the comment). If you click ‘jump to recipe’ at the top of this post, it will take you directly to the printable recipe card. I hope that helps!
Aeil says
The fast way to have awesome
Snack bang bang chicken
The chicken is delicious juicy
Sauce is easiest delicious
Recipe
Thanks for sharing again
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Jodi says
This was very easy to make and oh so delicious! I served this over whole wheat pasta to rave reviews from our guests!