Ingredients
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup Thai sweet chili sauce
1–2 tablespoons Sriracha (adjust to taste)
1 tablespoon honey
1 lb boneless skinless chicken tenderloins
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 large egg
1 tablespoon Sriracha
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
Canola oil, for frying
Chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, and honey to make the bang bang sauce. Set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine buttermilk, flour, cornstarch, egg, Sriracha, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Whisk until smooth.
- Add chicken tenderloins to the batter and coat thoroughly.
- Pour panko breadcrumbs into a shallow dish.
- Remove each piece of chicken from the batter, shake off excess, and coat in panko, pressing lightly to adhere. Set aside.
- Heat about 1 inch of canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat to 365°F.
- Fry chicken in batches for 2–3 minutes per side, until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Do not overcrowd the pan.
- Transfer fried chicken to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Toss fried chicken with bang bang sauce.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of Sriracha to control spice level.
- Use an instant-read thermometer to ensure oil reaches 365°F before frying.
- For a lighter version, use Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise.
- Store sauce separately if planning leftovers to preserve crispiness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
- Diet: Halal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 105mg