Delicious Bang Bang Chicken Sandwich
A tantalizing fusion of flavors with crispy chicken, creamy sauce, and fresh toppings, perfect for weeknight dinners or casual family gatherings.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Skillet
- Shallow Dishes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast Cut into even strips or cutlets.
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour For coating the chicken.
- 2 large Eggs For binding the breading.
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs Panko or regular for extra crunch.
Bang Bang Sauce
- ½ cup Mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Sweet Chili Sauce
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha
Toppings
- 4 leaves Romaine or Iceberg Lettuce For freshness.
- 1 medium Tomato Sliced.
- 4 buns Sandwich or Burger Buns Choose your favorite type.
- 2 cups Vegetable Oil For frying the chicken.
Instructions
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with a paper towel.
- Slice the chicken breast into even strips or cutlets, about ½ inch thick.
- In a shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs until well beaten.
- In another shallow dish, combine the flour with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- In a separate bowl, place the breadcrumbs.
- Coat the chicken by dipping each piece into the flour, then the egg, and finally the breadcrumbs.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Carefully place the coated chicken pieces into the hot oil and fry for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer the chicken to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.
- Prepare the Bang Bang sauce by mixing mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha in a small bowl.
- Toast the sandwich buns lightly until golden brown.
- Assemble the sandwich by spreading Bang Bang sauce on the bottom half of each bun, layering on crispy chicken, lettuce, and tomato slices.
- Top with more Bang Bang sauce if desired and place the other half of the bun on top.
- Serve immediately while the chicken is hot and crispy.
Notes
Customize with jalapeños for extra heat or substitute chicken with crispy fried cauliflower for a vegetarian option.