Recipe by Menachem Goodman

Homestyle Bang Bang Chicken

Meat Meat
Easy Easy
6 Servings
Allergens

Contains

- Egg

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 3 pounds (1.36 kilograms) pargiyot, cut into bite-size pieces

  • oil, for frying

Marinade

Dry Mix

  • 2 cups cornstarch

  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt

  • 1 tablespoon paprika

  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder

  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

  • 1 teaspoon chili powder

Bang Bang Sauce

  • 2 tablespoons honey

Directions

Prepare the Marinade

1.

Place all ingredients in a large bowl and mix well. Add the chicken and mix to coat. Set aside to marinate for 15 minutes.

To Fry

1.

Place all ingredients in a bowl and mix well.

2.

Heat two to three inches oil in an eight-quart pot over medium heat, until it reaches 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).

3.

Working in batches, remove the chicken from the marinade and coat it in the dry mix. Fry for two to three minutes per side, or until golden brown. Transfer to a baking sheet lined with a cooling rack.

Prepare the Sauce

1.

Mix all ingredients in a one-pound (450-gram) container. The sauce can be stored in the fridge for up to one week.

2.

Immediately before serving, drizzle some of the sauce over the warm chicken.

Notes:

To reheat, bring the chicken to room temperature. Then place on a baking sheet in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) until warmed through. Add sauce and enjoy!

Credits

Photography by Menachem Goodman

Homestyle Bang Bang Chicken

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Sara
Sara
4 hours ago

Looks so flavorful!! What adjustments would you suggest make if using white meat chicken?