Bang Bang Chicken - Small cubes of chicken battered and fried in hot oil until crispy. Finally, it is coated in a sweet, tangy, lightly spicy, and nutty sauce which is bursting with umami flavors and served right away.
In a bowl combine ingredients for the buttermilk mixture. Dip chicken (one at a time) into this mixture and let it sit for 5-10 minutes
Combine the Ingredients for the Panko mixture in a small bowl.
Dredge chicken in panko mixture. Shake off any excess. Repeat with all of the chicken pieces.
Heat ½ inches of oil in a deep dish skillet. Place chicken in the hot oil. Cook them for just 2-3 minutes. Do not add all chicken at once. Add them in batches. Once done, take them out on a plate lined with a paper towel.
In a pyrex glass jar or a small mixing bowl add the ingredients for the sauce. Stir well to combine.
Pour sauce on chicken and serve right away. If you want you can garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
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Notes
recipe adapted from jo cooksPanko breadcrumbs are Japanese-style breadcrumbs that can easily be found in the Asian section of supermarkets. You can store uncooked battered chicken in the freezer for 1-month. Just place them on a baking sheet and allow them to harden up. Next transfer them to a freezer bag and freeze them for 1-month. Bake frozen chicken right away when ready to serve.To make Baked Bang Bang chicken, preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Place chicken in a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 20-25 minutes until they turn light brown and crispy on the outside.You can store leftovers in the refrigerator for 3-5 days, but make sure you keep them in an airtight container.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Bang Bang Chicken
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 765Calories from Fat 279
% Daily Value*
Fat 31g48%
Saturated Fat 6g38%
Trans Fat 0.1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 14g
Monounsaturated Fat 8g
Cholesterol 209mg70%
Sodium 1330mg58%
Potassium 1008mg29%
Carbohydrates 62g21%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 31g34%
Protein 55g110%
Vitamin A 653IU13%
Vitamin C 6mg7%
Calcium 122mg12%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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