One morning I was thinking about how i’d like some bang bang shrimp, aka the famous appetizer from Bonefish Grill, when I thought wait I can make that. But I want it to be extra crispy and with chicken…maybe chicken meatballs and flavored with Asian seasonings and BOOM these babies were born. Honestly, I made them to share as a family appetizer but it’s hard for me to share these. I have to stop myself from eating the whole tray, they are just SO GOOD! These bang bang chicken meatballs are also super impressive for guests and make an amazing game day food!!
These chicken meatballs are extra crispy and so good with the bang bang sauce drizzled over them! But if you want to keep the sauce on the side and dunk the meatballs into the sauce I wouldn’t blame you. I like to make a little extra sauce to serve in the middle on the platter, with toothpicks for people to easily grab a couple.
When forming the meatballs, they will be a little sticky, however that’s a good thing! It will allow the panko bread crumbs to adhere to the meatballs and fully coat them without any additional eggs involved.
Bang Bang Chicken Meatballs
Ingredients
Chicken Meatballs
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 egg
- 2 cups panko bread crumbs, divided in 1 cup and 1 cup
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp ginger powder
- Avocado oil or another neutral oil for frying
- Chopped cilantro, for garnish
Bang Bang Sauce
- 1/4 cup mayo
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tbsp sriracha or more to taste
- 1 tbsp honey
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, add the ground chicken, egg, 1 cup of panko bread crumbs, sesame oil, soy sauce, milk, garlic powder, and ground ginger. Mix until fully combined.
- Roll the mixture into about 20 meatballs. The mixture will be slightly sticky. Place the meatballs on a plate or baking sheet.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of panko bread crumbs over the meatballs and roll each one until fully coated.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and pour in enough oil to coat the bottom of the pan, about 1/4 inch deep. Once the oil is hot, add the meatballs in a single layer. Work in batches if needed.
- Cook the meatballs for 2 to 3 minutes per side, turning until golden brown and fully cooked through, about 10 to 12 minutes total. Transfer to a paper towel lined plate.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayo, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and honey until smooth.
- Place the meatballs on a serving platter and drizzle the Bang Bang sauce over the top. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro and serve immediately.
What did you think?