Bang Bang Chicken
Bang Bang Chicken features juicy, twice-fried bites with a feather-light, crackly crust that stays crisp under a spicy-sweet, glossy mayo glaze. The mix of potato starch and flour delivers shattering texture, while honey, sweet chili, and gochujang balance heat and sweetness. Ideal for a bold weeknight dinner or sharing platter with a kick.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Bang Bang Chicken, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 38 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 17 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 25
- Heart Health
- 27
- Metabolic
- 14
- Digestive
- 39
- Inflammatory
- 24
- Performance
- 17
- General Wellness
- 1
Whisk the milk and egg in a large bowl until well combined. Add the chicken; stir to coat and let it marinate for 15 minutes. Drain and discard the egg mixture.
- 2
Combine the potato starch, flour, salt, pepper, and shichimi in a medium bowl. Transfer the mixture to a large resealable plastic bag. Add the chicken; seal the bag and shake until the chicken is well coated.
- 3
Heat 2 inches of oil in a deep saucepan over medium heat to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Working in batches of about 5 to 8 pieces at a time, cook the chicken in the hot oil for about 90 seconds. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate; keep each batch separate.
- 4
Increase the oil temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). The oil should be boiling continuously at this point. Carefully return the first batch of chicken to the oil and fry for another 90 seconds.
- 5
Transfer to another paper towel-lined plate. Repeat with the remaining batches of chicken.
- 6
Stir together the mayonnaise, honey, sweet chili sauce, and gochujang in a large serving bowl until combined.
- 7
Toss the fried chicken with the sauce to coat. Serve and enjoy!
- Calories 1317.61 kcal High 66%
- Protein 30.28 g Good Source 61%
- Carbohydrate 30.41 g 11%
- Total Fat 121.32 g High 156%
- Saturated Fat 16.67 g High 83%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 135.55 mg High 45%
- Sodium 264.86 mg Moderate 12%
- Dietary Fiber 0.77 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 13.4 g --
- Added Sugars 3.18 g Moderate 6%
- Calcium 40.01 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 1.57 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 82.95 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 29.08 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 0.12 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.52 mcg Low Source 3%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Bang Bang Chicken is a Japanese appetizer recipe made with 13 ingredients. It takes about 25 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, and Cooking Oil. Each serving provides about 1317.61 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Bang Bang Chicken?
- It is a Japanese recipe made with 13 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or dinner or lunch or snack.
- What is Bang Bang Chicken made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Cooking Oil, Eggs. The full list of 13 is above.
- What goes well with Bang Bang Chicken?
- Explore these Japanese side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Bang Bang Chicken?
- About 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1317.61 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Bang Bang Chicken easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Bang Bang Chicken healthy?
- Bang Bang Chicken has an easyChef Pro health score of 23/100. Per serving, it provides 1317.61 calories and 30.28 g of protein, or 61% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 264.86 mg (12% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 16.67 g (83% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.18 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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