Kitchen notes · a little help before you start
Easy Bang Bang Chicken (30 Minutes)
Easy Bang Bang Chicken (30 Minutes) is made with chicken thighs, buttermilk, and cornstarch.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Total
- 30 min
- Original yield
- Serves 4
- Ingredients
- 11 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Appetizers · Appetizers & snacks · Main course
- Primary protein
- Chicken
- Cuisine
- American · Asian
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 30 minutes or less
A few quick notes
1. Keep the specified layer
Arrange the food as directed and check that the pan or basket has enough space.
2. Cook in batches as directed
Keep the batch-cooking step when planning the pan space and cooking sequence.
3. Keep the return step in order
Keep the removed ingredients ready to return at the specified step.
Get to know the ingredients
skinless boneless chicken thighs
In the method: Dice the chicken thighs into even 1.5-inch pieces.
buttermilk (see below Note for substitute)
In the method: Pour the buttermilk over the chicken, making sure all the pieces are fully submerged.
cornstarch
In the method: Mix the cornstarch, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper in a medium bowl.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 4. Original quantities shown.
Check ingredients as you prepare them. These checks stay on this page.
Ingredient note
Source: 1 lb skinless boneless chicken thighsIngredient note
Source: 1 cup buttermilk (see below Note for substitute)Ingredient note
Source: 1 1/4 cup cornstarchIngredient note
Source: 1 cup vegetable oil (or any neutral oil)Ingredient note
Source: 1 1/4 tsp saltIngredient note
Source: 1 1/4 tsp garlic powderIngredient note
Source: 1 tsp black pepperIngredient note
Source: 1 green onion (finely chopped for garnish)Ingredient note
Source: 1/2 cup Japanese Mayo (or use a thick regular mayo)Ingredient note
Source: 1/4 cup Sweet Chili SauceIngredient note
Source: 2 tbsp sriracha
How to make it
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Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Finish as directed
Serve immediately.
A little more help as you go
Prepare the thickener
Mix and add the thickener at the steps specified.
Prepare the first additions
Set out the ingredients needed for the first cooking step.
Match the cuts in the method
Use the chopping, slicing or cutting preparation specified.
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Set out the baking sheet. Start with this step: Dice the chicken thighs into even 1.5-inch pieces.
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Arrange the food as directed and check that the pan or basket has enough space.
What check should I look for as it cooks?
Continue frying until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
Is there another preparation step to plan for?
Mix and add the thickener at the steps specified.
Additional recipe notes
Substitute the buttermilk for 1 cup (250 ml) of dairy milk or plain oat milk mixed with 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of lemon juice or white vinegar. Let this mixture sit for 5 minutes until its curdled, before adding the chicken.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: christieathome.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.
