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Bang Bang Chicken

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Bang Bang Chicken is a crispy, spicy, and slightly sweet dish featuring tender chicken tenderloins in a crunchy panko coating, tossed in a creamy, zesty homemade bang bang sauce.

  • Total Time: 26 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1/4 cup Thai sweet chili sauce

12 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

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, and honey to make the bang bang sauce. Set aside.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine buttermilk, flour, cornstarch, egg, Sriracha, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Whisk until smooth.
  3. Add chicken tenderloins to the batter and coat thoroughly.
  4. Pour panko breadcrumbs into a shallow dish.
  5. Remove each piece of chicken from the batter, shake off excess, and coat in panko, pressing lightly to adhere. Set aside.
  6. Heat about 1 inch of canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat to 365°F.
  7. Fry chicken in batches for 2–3 minutes per side, until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Do not overcrowd the pan.
  8. Transfer fried chicken to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
  9. Toss fried chicken with bang bang sauce.
  10. 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.
  • Author: Julia
  • 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