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Creamy sweet and spicy bang bang chicken served over steamed white rice with tender bok choy and sliced scallions for a quick high protein Asian dinner.
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Bang Bang Chicken

This Bang Bang Chicken is one of the tastiest high protein meals you can make! It has air fried chicken thighs coated in a classic sweet and spicy bang bang sauce that brings each bite to life!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time13 minutes
Total Time23 minutes
Course: Air Fryer Recipes, Dinner, Lunch, Meal Prep, Quick Meal
Cuisine: American, Asian, Fusion
Keyword: 30 Minute Dinner, Air Fryer, Air Fryer Chicken, Air Fryer Chicken Recipe, Asian Dinners, Bang Bang Chicken, Better Than Takeout, Better Than Takeout Chicken, Healthy, Healthy Asian Dinner, Healthy Asian Dish, Healthy Asian Recipes, High Protein, High Protein Recipe, Quick Asian Dinner, Quick Chicken Dinner, Quick Chicken Recipe
Servings: 2 servings

Equipment

Ingredients

Crispy Chicken

  • 16 oz boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into bite-sized chunks
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • ½ tsp salt
  • Neutral oil spray

Bang Bang Sauce

  • ¼ cup mayo
  • 2 tbsp Thai chili sauce
  • 1 tbsp sriracha
  • Pinch of salt

Optional Garnish

  • Steamed rice for serving
  • Scallions
  • Steamed greens

Instructions

  • In a bowl, combine cornstarch and salt. Add the cubed chicken thighs and toss until every piece is evenly coated.
  • Lightly oil your air fryer basket, add the chicken, and spray the tops with more oil. Air fry at 400°F (205°C) for 13 minutes until golden and crispy.
  • While the chicken cooks, combine mayo, Thai chili sauce, sriracha, and salt in a bowl and mix until smooth.
  • Transfer the cooked chicken to a mixing bowl, add the bang bang sauce, and toss thoroughly until every piece is coated.
  • Serve the Bang Bang Chicken over a fresh bowl of rice and optionally garnish with scallions or serve with steamed greens.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 470kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 30g