Description
Bang Bang Chicken is a delicious and crispy dish with a perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and creamy flavors. The chicken tenderloins are coated in a flavorful batter, fried to a golden crisp, and then tossed in a homemade Bang Bang sauce. This sauce, made from mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, honey, and Sriracha, gives the chicken a punch of flavor with a delightful kick. It’s perfect for a fun family dinner or as an appetizer at your next gathering.
Ingredients
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For the Bang Bang Sauce:
- 1 cup (232 g) mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup (132 g) Thai sweet chili sauce
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha (or more to taste)
- 2 tablespoons honey
For the Chicken:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken tenderloins
- 1 cup (245 g) buttermilk
- 3/4 cup (94 g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (64 g) cornstarch
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 2 cups (216 g) plain panko breadcrumbs
- Canola oil (for frying)
- Chopped parsley (for garnish)
Notes
- Prepare the Bang Bang Sauce:
In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, and honey. Mix well and set aside. - Coat the Chicken:
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together buttermilk, flour, cornstarch, egg, Sriracha, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper. Add the chicken tenderloins and toss to coat. - Dredge the Chicken in Panko:
Place the panko breadcrumbs on a shallow plate. Working one piece at a time, remove the chicken from the batter and gently shake off any excess. Dredge the chicken in the panko, pressing gently to make the breadcrumbs stick. Set aside on a clean plate. Repeat with the remaining chicken. - Fry the Chicken:
Heat about an inch of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches 365°F. Working in batches, carefully add the chicken to the pan, ensuring not to overcrowd it. Fry for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate. - Toss and Serve:
Once all the chicken is cooked, toss it in the prepared Bang Bang sauce. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 20mins
- Cook Time: 6mins