Description
Bang Bang Chicken features crispy, golden fried chicken tenderloins coated in a creamy, sweet, and spicy Bang Bang sauce. Perfect as an appetizer or main dish.
Ingredients
- Bang Bang Sauce:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup Thai sweet chili sauce
- 1 tsp Sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp honey
- Chicken:
- 1 1/2 lbs chicken tenderloins
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp Sriracha
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 2 cups plain panko breadcrumbs
- Canola oil, for frying
- Chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Mix mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, and honey in a bowl to make Bang Bang sauce. Set aside.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, cayenne, egg, and Sriracha.
- Dip chicken tenderloins in buttermilk, then coat with the flour mixture. Press panko breadcrumbs onto chicken to cover evenly.
- Heat canola oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 4–5 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
- Toss fried chicken with Bang Bang sauce until coated. Garnish with chopped parsley.
- Serve immediately, either on its own or with rice or salad.
Notes
- Adjust Sriracha for desired heat level.
- Panko breadcrumbs ensure extra crispiness.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for 2 days, reheat in the oven for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Fried
- Cuisine: Asian-American