Crispy Bang Bang Chicken

Method5 steps · about 1 hr 30 min

1. 1

   Step 1: Put all four boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces, in a bowl. Add all 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sake, 1 tbsp mirin, 1 tsp sesame oil, 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 tsp minced ginger, ½ tsp salt, ½ tsp white pepper and the beaten egg white (1). Mix until the chicken is evenly coated.

   Uses 4 boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces · 2 tbsp soy sauce · 1 tbsp sake · 1 tbsp mirin · 1 tsp sesame oil · 4 cloves garlic, minced · 2 tsp ginger, minced · 0.5 tsp salt

2. 2

   Step 2: Cover the chicken and its marinade and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight if preferred.

   Refrigerate marinated chicken at least one hour · 60 minUses All earlier chicken and complete marinade

3. 3

   Step 3: In a separate bowl, combine all ½ cup mayonnaise, ¼ cup plus 1 tbsp Thai sweet chili sauce, 3 tbsp sriracha (or the selected chili sauce), and 1 tbsp lemon juice. Whisk until smooth and set aside.

   Uses 0.5 cup mayonnaise · ¼ cup plus 1 tbsp Thai sweet chili sauce · 3 tbsp sriracha (or chili sauce) · 1 tbsp lemon juice

   
4. 4

   Step 4: Heat enough neutral oil for deep-frying. Dredge the earlier marinated chicken pieces in potato starch, shaking off loose excess, and fry in batches for about 5–6 minutes until golden and crisp. Check the thickest pieces reach 74°C (165°F) in the centre, continuing as needed for their actual size. Drain the fully cooked pieces before tossing; coating adherence and frying-oil uptake are variable.

   Fry each batch until chicken is fully cooked · 6 minUses All earlier refrigerated marinated chicken · Potato starch for coating; actual adherence unspecified · Neutral oil for deep frying; actual uptake unspecified

   
5. 5

   Step 5: Toss all the earlier fully cooked, drained chicken with the complete Bang Bang sauce until coated. Divide into 3 servings. If desired, scatter the optional chives or chopped scallions on top and serve with optional already cooked hot rice.

   Uses All earlier fully cooked, drained fried chicken · All earlier complete Bang Bang sauce · Optional chives or chopped scallions, as desired · Optional hot ready cooked rice; amount unspecified