Bang Bang Chicken

Ultimate chicken appetizer recipe- Bang Bang Chicken Recipe is what you need to try next! Enjoy making this easy recipe which is derived from famous Bang Bang Shrimp,totally under budget and gives you a great meal to enjoy with choice of rice or noodles.Very easy bang bang chicken recipe with the easiest bang bang sauce makes this dish very flavorful!

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Craving for crispy fried chicken then this bang bang chicken recipe is something you have to try next.

Have you tried the famous Bang Bang Shrimp? Then do take a look at this recipe of Bang Bang Shrimp Taco and you will love the sauce plus the crispy fried shrimp.

If  you are a Chinese food fan then you are going to love this recipe.

Bang bang chicken and shrimp recipe is almost same just the main protein differs that's it.

FAQ's

Where does bang bang chicken come from?

The origin of the bang bang chicken is from Chinese cuisine , it was called bon bon chicken.

The simple idea of tenderizing the meat with meat tenderizer or hammer coined the term bang bang.

Here is the link to more information about this dish.

What is Bang Bang Sauce made of?

The bang bang sauce is made of mayonnaise,sweet chili sauce,hot sauce,white vinegar,pepper powder, sugar, garlic powder, all mixed well to a smooth consistency.

What is bang bang chicken?

Bang bang chicken is cooked the same way that of bang bang shrimp recipe.


The chicken is marinated in buttermilk and coated with panko,then fried till crispy,finally sprinkled with bang bang chicken sauce and served.

Bang Bang Chicken Recipe

Tools / Ingredients used in making Bang Bang Chicken:

• Fry Pot and Basket with Cool Touch Handle

• Frank's RedHot Original

• Low Fat Mayonnaise

How To Make Bang Bang Chicken

Step1:  Clean,cut and dry the chicken breast meat(you can also use thigh meat)(picture 1)


Step2:  In a mixing bowl,add the ingredients to make the batter for frying the chicken.(as shown in picture 2 and picture 3)


Step3:  Heat oil around 2 inch(enough to submerge the chicken pieces). Add the chicken to the batter mix and mix well to coat the chicken(as shown in picture 4)

Step4:  When the oil is hot enough,coat each piece in panko and drop in oil slowly,fry on medium heat till chicken is cooked well.(as shown in picture 5 and 6). Drain on a kitchen tissue.

Step5:   Next make the Bang Bang Sauce,for that in a mixing bowl,add the ingredients for the sauce and mix well to combine.(picture 7)

Step6:   Finally toss the chicken pieces in sauce or pour the sauce over the chicken pieces,to coat the chicken well and sere immediately.Enjoy!

Tips To Make The Bang Bang Chicken Recipe

• The chicken pieces have to be dry for the batter to stick to them.

• Make sure oil does not start to smoke nor its cold.drop a piece of chicken in oil and see if it sinks then oil is cold.If there is smoke in oil then reduce the heat to let the oil cool off a bit or else the chicken will burn.

• Always fry chicken in batches to get enough room in the pan to fry them well.

• If you do not wish to fry the chicken then bake the chicken pieces to make baked bang bang chicken.

• To make oven baked bang bang chicken,arrange the chicken pieces coated with panko on a baking tray aligned with parchment paper.Bake at 375 f for 20 mins and turn the chicken pieces on other side after 10 mins.Check if the chicken is cooked well or bake for some more time.

• Either toss the chicken pieces in sauce or you can dip the chicken pieces in sauce and enjoy too.

Try This Best Bang Bang Chicken Recipe

By Savory Bites Recipes
Published 07/10/2019

Ultimate chicken appetizer recipe- Bang Bang Chicken Recipe is what you need to try next! Enjoy making this easy recipe,totally under budget and gives you a great meal to enjoy with choice of rice or noodles!

Ingredients

• 1.5 Cup Chicken Breast,cut,into small pieces
• For Marination/Breading:
• 1/2 Cup Buttermilk
• 1 Egg
• 3/4 Cup All Purpose Flour
• As per need Salt
• 1/4 Cup Cornstarch
• 1/2 tsp Black Pepper Powder
• 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
• 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
• 1/4 tsp Red Chili Powder
• 1 Cup Panko
• For Bang Bang Sauce:
• 1/2 Cup Mayonnaise
• 1/4 Cup Sweet Chili Sauce
• 2 Tbsp Frank's Hot Sauce
• A pinch Salt
• 1 tsp White Vinegar
• 1/4 tsp Black Pepper Powder
• 1/2 tsp Sugar
• 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder

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Instructions

1. Clean,cut and dry the chicken breast meat(you can also use thigh meat).
2. In a mixing bowl,add the ingredients to make the batter for frying the chicken.
3. Heat oil around 2 inch(enough to submerge the chicken pieces). Add the chicken to the batter mix and mix well to coat the chicken.
4. When the oil is hot enough,coat each piece in panko and drop in oil slowly,fry on medium heat till chicken is cooked well.Drain on a kitchen tissue.
5. Next make the Bang Bang Sauce,for that in a mixing bowl,add the ingredients for the sauce and mix well to combine.
6. Finally toss the chicken pieces in sauce or pour the sauce over the chicken pieces,to coat the chicken well and sere immediately.Enjoy!

Yield: 3 Servings
Prep Time: 00:15:00 mins.

Cook time: 00:15:00 mins.
Total time: 30 mins.
Tags: bang bang chicken,bang bang sauce,chicken,appetizers


Recipe Notes:

• The chicken pieces have to be dry for the batter to stick to them.

• Make sure oil does not start to smoke nor its cold.drop a piece of chicken in oil and see if it sinks then oil is cold.If there is smoke in oil then reduce the heat to let the oil cool off a bit or else the chicken will burn.

• Always fry chicken in batches to get enough room in the pan to fry them well.

• If you do not wish to fry the chicken then bake the chicken pieces to make baked bang bang chicken.

• To make oven baked bang bang chicken,arrange the chicken pieces coated with panko on a baking tray aligned with parchment paper.Bake at 375 f for 20 mins and turn the chicken pieces on other side after 10 mins.Check if the chicken is cooked well or bake for some more time.

• Either toss the chicken pieces in sauce or you can dip the chicken pieces in sauce and enjoy too.

More Chicken Recipes You Will Love:

• Thai Sweet Chili Chicken

• Grilled Moroccan Chicken

• Cashew Chicken

• Greek Chicken Kabobs

• Mongolian Chicken

• Kung Pao Chicken

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Shrimp Scampi

This Red Lobster shrimp scampi recipe is better than a restaurant, ready in under 20mins and very easy to fix for a delicious restaurant-style dinner! This shrimp scampi recipe is an amazing shrimp dish in which shrimp is cooked in a buttery garlic gravy served with linguine.

If you want to feed your family a restaurant-style meal, this shrimp scampi recipe is perfect!

In under 20mins, you can prepare creamy shrimp scampi with pasta at home for much less than what it will cost you in a restaurant.

I wanted some easy dinner fix like always and this was my easy and quick dinner fix and that too under 30 mins altogether.

Red Lobster Shrimp Scampi Recipe

What is shrimp scampi?

Shrimp scampi is a popular dish served in Red Lobster, which includes juicy shrimp cooked in creamy buttery garlic spiced gravy and served with linguine.

Ingredients For Shrimp Scampi:

• Shrimp:  I have used fresh Shrimp here in this recipe but you can use frozen pre-cleaned shrimp too. Use small-sized shrimp for this recipe. You can always go for medium/large shrimp too as they will be juicier.
• Italian Seasoning Mix:  You can go for store-bought Italian Seasoning or use my homemade combination of Italian Seasoning mix. I have used a blend of  Basil, Oregano, Thyme, Garlic, Onion, and Rosemary.
• Parmesan: This recipe's most crucial ingredient gives the final dish an amazing flavor.
• Butter + Olive Oil: I have used a combination of butter and olive oil in this recipe. If you do not wish to use olive oil or butter entirely, skip it and instead use what you like, maybe just vegetable oil, plain olive oil, or simply butter.
• Linguine / Angel Hair Pasta:  What pasta is to be used in this recipe is entirely up to you. Whatever pasta you have in your pantry you can use it.
• Chicken Stock / Dry White Wine: The recipe that is mostly used is dry white wine but I have not used it instead I have used chicken stock. You can use vegetable stock too.

How to make Red Lobster shrimp scampi sauce recipe? 

The shrimp scampi sauce is made of butter/oil, garlic, parmesan, Italian seasoning, lemon juice, chicken stock/ dry white wine, pepper, and parsley.

Some of my recent recipes that are very easy to put together and great to satisfy restaurant-style food cravings are:

• Olive Garden Fettuccine Alfredo
• Panda Express Black Pepper Chicken
• Egg Salad Sandwich
• Easy Tomato Soup
• Easy Pad Thai
• Easy Churros
• Cashew Chicken
• Chicken Lo Mein
• Vegetable Lo Mein
• Chicken Chow Mein

Tips to make homemade shrimp scampi:

• When you are prepping the dish, keep the pasta cooking, so that by the time you are done gathering all the ingredients for the final dish, you will have the pasta ready.
• keeping the shrimp cleaned in the freezer helps to sort out this recipe.
• Store-bought frozen shrimp will work fine but the taste of fresh shrimp gives a great taste and freshly cleaned shrimp will be tastier.
• Refrain from overcooking the shrimp, as the shrimp gets very chewy.
• When adding butter to the pan, reduce the heat. Adding butter at high heat will separate the fat in the butter.
• Ensure you do not burn the garlic, as burnt garlic makes the dish bitter.

What can I use instead of wine in the shrimp scampi recipe?

I have made this classic shrimp scampi without wine. Instead, used chicken stock, and trust me this recipe is equally good when stock is added instead of wine.

But if you have Wine in your diet, you can go for Chardonnay or Pinot Grigio.

What to serve with Shrimp Scampi?

You can serve shrimp scampi over pasta, rice, or on a side of salad of your choice. You can also dip bread in the sauce and enjoy!

How to store Red Lobster shrimp scampi?

This easy homemade shrimp scampi is very good for leftovers.

This recipe is very good and will mostly not have any leftovers, but if you have made more servings of this recipe, then store the sauce with shrimp in an airtight container and refrigerate, consume within 4 days.

How to reheat shrimp scampi?

You can use an oven or microwave to reheat the leftovers. Even a stovetop will work great on low heat.

Heat the sauce with shrimp on the lowest heat, but if you like cold shrimp then enjoy without heating.

How to make shrimp scampi?

• Cook the pasta/linguine as per package instructions.
• Drain and keep aside. Toss pasta with some oil to avoid sticking it together.
• In a pan, add olive oil and chopped garlic, and saute for a few seconds.
• Add shrimp, salt, black pepper powder, and Italian seasoning mix.
• Saute for a few seconds.
• Add the chicken stock and let it cook for a minute or two.
• Add butter to this and cook further.
• Add pasta, reduce the heat, and add lemon juice, and fresh parsley and toss well.
• Adjust salt and mix well.
• Serve immediately with a lot of grated Parmesan.

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