Name: Bang Bang Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1 batch of bang bang sauce, see below; 2 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs; 1/2 tbsp granulated garlic; 1/2 tbsp onion powder; 1/2 tbsp smoked paprika; 1/2 tbsp chili powder; 1/2 tbsp ground black pepper; 1 tsp salt; steamed rice, to serve; finely chopped scallions, for garnish; 1 cup(s) mayonnaise; 3/4 cup(s) sweet Thai chili sauce; 1 tbsp Sriracha, or more to taste; 2 garlic cloves, finely minced; 1 tsp white wine vinegar

Bang Bang Chicken Recipe

Rating 5.0

| 2

| Published on May 1, 2024

Tantalizingly sweet, tangy and fiery, this bang bang chicken recipe is a flavorful and simple dish. Easy to make at home, enjoy this juicy air-fried bang bang chicken with a side of steamed vegetables or a fresh green salad.

Dinner

Asian

ingredients

steps

minutes

Ingredients

Servings:

For the Bang Bang Chicken

batch of bang bang sauce, see below

2 lb

boneless, skinless chicken thighs

1/2 tbsp

granulated garlic

1/2 tbsp

onion powder

1/2 tbsp

smoked paprika

1/2 tbsp

chili powder

1/2 tbsp

ground black pepper

1 tsp

salt

steamed rice, to serve

finely chopped scallions, for garnish

For the Bang Bang Sauce

1 cup(s)

mayonnaise

3/4 cup(s)

sweet Thai chili sauce

1 tbsp

Sriracha, or more to taste

garlic cloves, finely minced

1 tsp

white wine vinegar

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Directions 8 steps | 27 Minutes

Step 1

Measure and prep all ingredients. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.

Bang Bang Chicken Recipe: Measure and prep all ingredients.

Step 2

Prepare the bang bang sauce. In a bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Thai chili sauce, Sriracha, minced garlic and white wine vinegar. Stir to combine. Set aside.

Bang Bang Chicken Recipe: Prepare the bang bang sauce.

Step 3

Prepare the chicken. Lightly score the chicken thighs by making parallel, shallow cuts through the chicken, approximately ⅛ inch deep and about ¾ inch apart. Rotate the chicken 45 degrees and repeat the shallow cuts to form a diamond pattern across the surface of the chicken thighs. Set aside.

Bang Bang Chicken Recipe: Prepare the chicken.

Step 4

In a bowl, combine the granulated garlic, onion powder, smoked paprika, chili powder, black pepper and salt. Stir until well combined.

Bang Bang Chicken Recipe: In a bowl, combine the granulated garlic, onion powder, smoked paprika, chili powder, black pepper and salt.

Step 5

Season the chicken thighs on both sides, making sure that the crevices of the scored chicken are thoroughly seasoned.

Step 6

Place the chicken thighs in the air fryer in a single layer without overlapping, scored side up. Work in batches if necessary. Generously spread the bang bang sauce over the chicken. Reserve the remaining bang bang sauce to top the completed dish.

Bang Bang Chicken Recipe: Place the chicken thighs in the air fryer in a single layer without overlapping, scored side up.

Step 7

Cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 12-15 minutes.

Step 8

Serve the bang bang chicken over steamed rice with a generous drizzling of the bang bang sauce. Garnish with finely chopped scallions and enjoy!

Bang Bang Chicken Recipe: Serve the bang bang chicken over steamed rice with a generous drizzling of the bang bang sauce.

Nutrition Per Serving

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CALORIES

738

FAT

54.3 g

PROTEIN

46.7 g

CARBS

13.8 g

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Chrystal

31 May 2024

This chicken is amazing and so easy to make.

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Carmela

Cozymeal Team Member

01 May 2024

Bang Bang Chicken is a delicious, flavorful dish with a perfect balance of crispy texture and sauce. Recommended to be served as an appetizer or main dish.