Myles Stephenson’s Crispy Bang Bang Chicken Recipe | Easy Asian-Inspired Dinner

Alright, listen, if you’re after a dish that’s crispy, saucy, and full of flavour, you’ve just found it.

Bang Bang Chicken is one of those recipes that makes you look like you know your stuff in the kitchen, but trust me, it’s simple once you’ve got the steps down.

The secret is all in that sauce. Creamy mayo, sweet chili, a little sriracha kick, bit of honey, splash of lime… trust me, it’s addictive. Once you’ve made it, you’ll be putting it on everything.

Let’s get into it.

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

• Boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized chunks

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• 3 tbsp soy sauce

• 2 tbsp mirin

• 1 tbsp sesame oil

• 2 garlic cloves, crushed

• 1 tsp fresh ginger, crushed or grated

• 2 egg whites

• 1 cup cornstarch

• Oil for frying

For the Sauce (the real star):

• ½ cup mayonnaise

• ¼ cup Thai sweet chili sauce

• 1–2 tbsp sriracha (go heavy if you like it hot)

• 1 tbsp honey (optional, if you want that sweet balance)

• 1 tsp rice vinegar or lime juice

How To Make It

Step 1: Sauce First
Mix mayo, sweet chili, sriracha, honey, and vinegar/lime in a bowl. Taste it — too sweet? More chili. Too spicy? Bit more mayo. This is your moment to freestyle.

Step 2: Prep Your Chicken
Season your chicken with soy, mirin, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, salt and pepper. If you’ve got time, let it sit for a few hours - even overnight. That’s where the flavour gets deep.
Coat the pieces in cornstarch so they’re ready for the hot oil.

Step 3: Fry Time
Heat up your oil to about 175°C / 350°F. Fry the chicken in batches, 3–4 minutes each, until golden brown and proper crispy.

Step 4: Bang Bang!
Now the fun bit — toss that crispy chicken straight into the sauce while it’s hot. If you prefer it extra crunchy, drizzle the sauce over the top instead.

Serving Ideas

• Load it up over rice or noodles.

• Stick it in tacos or bao buns if you’re feeling creative.

• Or just smash it straight out of the bowl - no judgement here.

Why You’ll Love This

• Crispy chicken done right

• Sauce that slaps - creamy, spicy, sweet, tangy, all in one bite

• Easy to make, but looks like a pro-chef dish

This recipe’s called Bang Bang for a reason, it hits you with flavour from every angle. Once you try it, you’ll be making it on repeat.