Description
Bang Bang Chicken is a deliciously crispy and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken coated in a spicy-sweet sauce. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal!
Ingredients
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Bang Bang Sauce
- 1 cup (232 g) mayonnaise
- ½ cup (132 g) Thai sweet chili sauce
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha, (or more to taste)
- 2 tablespoons honey
Chicken
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken tenderloins
- 1 cup (245 g) buttermilk
- ¾ cup (94 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (64 g) cornstarch
- 1 large egg, (room temperature)
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper, (optional)
- 2 cups (216 g) panko breadcrumbs, (plain)
- canola oil, (for frying)
- parsley, (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Bang Bang Sauce – Make bang bang sauce. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, and honey. Mix well and set aside.
- Chicken – In a bowl, mix together the batter. In a medium mixing bowl add buttermilk, flour, cornstarch, egg, Sriracha, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper. Whisk to combine. Add chicken tenders and toss to coat. Add Panko to a shallow plate. Remove chicken from the batter and dredge in the panko. Working one piece at a time, remove the chicken from the batter, gently shaking off any excess batter. Dredge the chicken in the panko, pressing slightly to adhere. Set on a clean plate. Repeat with the remaining chicken pieces. Set aside while you heat the oil.
- Heat oil – To a large skillet, add about an inch of oil. Heat oil over medium-high heat until it reaches a temperature of 365°F.
- Fry coated chicken – Working in batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pan, add chicken and cook until browned (about 2-3 minutes on each side), or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Repeat with the remaining chicken tenderloins, making sure the oil is 365°F before adding more chicken. Transfer the chicken to a paper towel-lined plate to drain slightly before adding it to a serving plate.
- Drizzle with sauce, top with parsley, and serve warm – Toss the chicken with the bang bang sauce, top with chopped parsley, and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 560 kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: Bang Bang Chicken, Crispy Chicken, Spicy Sweet Chicken
