Mix all of the ingredients for the bang bang sauce in a small bowl until completely combined. Taste the sauce for flavor and add more sweet chili sauce or a drizzle of lemon juice or chili oil to your personal taste. Refrigerate the sauce until you’re ready to use it. Bang bang sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Remove the chicken thighs from their packaging and place them on a cutting board. Use paper towels to pat off any excess moisture from the chicken.

Use a sharp knife to chop the chicken thighs into 2-inch chunks.

In a large bowl, whisk together the egg and the milk until well combined.

Transfer the GF all-purpose flour, tapioca flour, salt, black pepper, and paprika to a plate and stir everything together until the dry ingredients are combined.

Dredge a few pieces of chicken in the egg mixture, followed by the flour mixture and place the floured chicken pieces on a plate. Repeat for the remaining chicken.

Heat 4 to 5 tablespoons of avocado oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Allow the oil to heat up for a few minutes, until it is sizzling hot. You can test the oil by carefully flicking some water onto the hot skillet. If the water immediately sizzles and evaporates, the oil is ready. If you notice the oil isn't becoming hot enough, increase the heat to high heat.

Use tongs to carefully place the floured chicken pieces on the hot surface of the skillet in a single layer, giving each piece a little room (You may need to do this in two batches depending on the size of your skillet). Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the first side is deeply golden brown.

Carefully flip the chicken pieces and fry for another 3 to 5 minutes or until all of the pieces are golden brown all the way around and cooked through. I like to spot check the chicken with a thermometer to be sure it is fully cooked. To do so, insert a digital thermometer into a few of the larger pieces. They are fully cooked if they are 180 degrees or higher. Note: if you’re using chicken breasts, the internal temperature should be 165 or higher, as breasts require slightly less cooking time.

Place the fried bang bang chicken on a large plate and serve it with the bang bang dipping sauce.

You can serve bang bang chicken as a main dish with your favorite side dishes such as steamed white rice or brown rice, fried rice, or sauteed vegetables.