Stir-Fried Bang Bang Chicken with Crispy Noodles

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-13 · Updated 2026-05-13

Tender chicken tossed in a spicy, creamy bang bang sauce served over golden crispy noodles for a satisfying crunch. This chinese-inspired chicken ready in about 35 minutes pairs boneless chicken thighs, cornstarch, vegetable oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 3, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb boneless chicken thighs
• 3 tbsp cornstarch
• 4 tbsp vegetable oil
• 6 oz egg noodles
• 3 tbsp mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp Sriracha sauce
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 2, thinly sliced green onions
• 1, minced garlic clove
• 1 tsp, toasted sesame seeds
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Rinse and pat dry 1 lb boneless chicken thighs, then slice into 1/2-inch strips. Toss the chicken strips with 3 tbsp cornstarch, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until evenly coated.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken strips in a single layer and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
3. Step 3: In the same skillet, add 2 tbsp vegetable oil and 6 oz egg noodles. Press the noodles flat and cook without stirring for 4-5 minutes until the bottom side is crisp and golden brown. Flip and crisp the other side for 2 minutes. Remove noodles and keep warm.
4. Step 4: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp mayonnaise, 2 tbsp Sriracha sauce, 1 tbsp honey, and 1 tbsp rice vinegar until smooth.
5. Step 5: Add 1 minced garlic clove to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Return the cooked chicken to the pan and pour the bang bang sauce over, tossing for 1-2 minutes until chicken is well coated and heated through.
6. Step 6: Serve the spicy bang bang chicken atop the crispy noodles. Garnish with 2 thinly sliced green onions and 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds for added flavor and texture.