Bang Bang Chicken

If you are familiar with Bonefish then you know all about Bang Bang Shrimp.  Well we love it so much we make it here at home quite a bit.  It is so addicting!   The recipe for Bang Bang Shrimp was posted back in June 2011.  Well I decided to try Bang Bang Chicken and let's just say that it did not disappoint!! It was also a success and just as good as the shrimp! 

Ingredients:

5 chicken breasts, cubed

For the sauce:

1/2 cup mayo

5 tsp Sriracha sauce

1 tsp granulated sugar

1 tsp rice vinegar

For the egg mixture:

1 egg, beaten

1/2 cup milk

For the breading:

1/2 cup all purpose flour

1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp ground pepper

1/4 tsp garlic powder

1/4 tsp dried basil

Directions:

Prepare a plate lined with paper towels for the chicken after it’s done cooking in the oil. Set aside.

Combine all the ingredients for the sauce and set aside.

In a small, shallow dish, combine the egg and milk. Set aside.

In another shallow dish, combine the ingredients for the breading. Set aside.

Bread the chicken cubes by first coating it in the bread mixture then the egg then back in the breading.

Put the coated chicken cubes on a plate.

Continue until all the chicken have been breaded.

Pop the plate of chicken in the fridge for about 20 minutes.  This will help the breading stick to the chicken.  

In a large skillet, add a thin layer of vegetable oil and place over medium to high heat.

Once the oil is glistening, add in the chicken (I did it in 2-3 batches so you don’t overcrowd the pan) and cook the chicken until it’s cooked through & the breading is nice and crispy brown.

Once the first batch is done, put the cooked chicken on the prepared plate with the paper towel.

Continue with the second batch and once that’s cooked, add that to the prepared plate.

In a large bowl, put in your cooked chicken and pour the sauce all over.

 Toss well to coat every bite.

I place chicken on a plate of lettuce and serve!

ENJOY!!