Crispy Chicken Bites w Bang Bang Sauce

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

sweet chili sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade chili sauce

💰Cheaper: ketchup + sugar

Homemade sauce can be lower in sugar and cost-effective

panko breadcrumbs

🥗Healthier: whole wheat breadcrumbs

💰Cheaper: regular breadcrumbs

Whole wheat is healthier, while regular breadcrumbs are often less expensive

Cut boneless chicken breasts into tiny bite-sized pieces.

Season chicken with black pepper, salt, and chicken seasoning.

In a bowl, whisk together whole milk and hot sauce to create a marinade.

Soak the chicken in the milk and hot sauce mixture for at least 40 minutes (or overnight).

After marinating, remove the chicken from the marinade and whisk in eggs.

Add a small amount of egg powder to the egg and milk mixture for color.

Coat the chicken in the egg and milk mixture, then coat it in seasoned flour.

For extra crispiness, you can coat the chicken in flour, then egg wash, then flour again, and let it sit in the fridge for 25 minutes before frying.

Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed pot to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.

Fry the chicken in batches for about 6 minutes until golden and crispy, avoiding overcrowding the pot to prevent sogginess.

Drizzle the bang bang sauce over the fried chicken and toss to coat, or drizzle it on top without tossing.

Garnish with parsley if desired.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens