Try your hand at making his delicious Bang Bang Chicken Curry combines minced garlic, grated ginger, and red chilies with curry spices for bold flavor. Chicken is coated in a seasoned mix of flour, egg, and panko, then pan-fried until golden. Soy sauce, coriander, and smoky paprika enrich the dish, creating a fragrant, crispy-spiced curry base.
Profile Description
Chef : Paul Watters
From : Belfast Ireland
30 Years in the hospitality industry
Recipe Creator – Writer
Ingredients For Bang Bang Chicken Curry (serves 4):
- 500g chicken mince (or finely chopped chicken breast/thigh)
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 thumb-sized piece ginger, grated
- 1–2 fresh red chilies, finely chopped (adjust to heat preference)
- 1 tsp curry powder
- ½ tsp turmeric
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tbsp fresh coriander leaves, chopped
- 2 tbsp breadcrumbs (or panko)
- 1 tbsp plain flour
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oil (for frying)
- Pinch of salt & black pepper
Method:
- In a bowl, mix chicken mince with onion, garlic, ginger, chilies, curry powder, turmeric, cumin, paprika, coriander, breadcrumbs, flour, soy sauce, and egg. Season with salt & pepper.
- Shape into small “bon bon” balls (about golf ball size).
- Heat a little oil in a pan, fry on medium heat until golden on all sides (8–10 minutes), or bake at 200°C for 18–20 minutes until cooked through.
Baby Gem Lettuce Salad with Curry Yogurt Dressing
Salad Ingredients:
- 2 heads baby gem lettuce, torn into leaves
- ½ cucumber, thinly sliced
- 6 radishes, thinly sliced
- 1 red onion, thin rings
- 2 tomatoes, wedges or mixed heritage tomatoes if available
- Handful of fresh coriander & mint leaves
- Optional: pickled onions, fresh chili slices, toasted cashews/peanuts
Curry Yogurt Dressing Ingredients:
- 200g Greek yogurt (or thick natural yogurt)
- 1 tbsp mayonnaise (optional, for creaminess)
- 1 tbsp curry powder (mild or hot to taste)
- ½ tsp turmeric
- Juice of ½ lime or lemon
- 1 tsp honey or sugar
- Pinch of chili flakes or cayenne (optional)
- Salt & black pepper to taste
Dressing Method:
- In a small bowl, whisk together yogurt, mayonnaise (if using), curry powder, turmeric, lime juice, honey, and season with salt & pepper.
- Chill until ready to serve.
- Get ready to serve
- Arrange baby gem salad on a platter with cucumber, radish, onion, tomato, and herbs.
- Place the hot chicken bon bons on top.
- Drizzle with curry yogurt dressing and sprinkle with extra chili slices, coriander leaves, and a dusting of paprika or chili powder.
- Serve with lime wedges on the side
This Bang Bang Chicken Curry recipe promises a dining experience that’s both comforting and exciting. Crispy, golden chicken meets a spiced curry base with just the right amount of heat, while fresh herbs lift every bite. It’s a dish that delights the senses and leaves you craving more.
