Tasty Bang Bang Chicken For Weeknights features crispy chicken pieces coated in a creamy sweet-spicy sauce for a quick and satisfying dinner.
1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
1 large egg
1/2 cup cornstarch
Salt to taste
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
For the sauce:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
1 to 2 tablespoons hot sauce
1 teaspoon rice vinegar or lime juice
Optional sliced green onions or sesame seeds
Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and pat dry.
Dip chicken in beaten egg, then coat in cornstarch mixed with salt and garlic powder.
Heat oil in skillet and cook chicken in batches until golden and cooked through.
Whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, hot sauce, and vinegar.
Toss cooked chicken with sauce over low heat until coated.
Garnish and serve immediately.
Cook in batches for best crispness. Adjust heat level by increasing or reducing hot sauce.