Description
Bang Bang Chicken is panko-crusted chicken tenderloins deep-fried to a crispy golden brown, drizzled with homemade bang bang sauce.
Ingredients
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: In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, and honey. Mix well and set aside.
Prepare Chicken: In a medium mixing bowl, add buttermilk, flour, cornstarch, egg, Sriracha, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Whisk to combine. Add chicken tenders and toss to coat.
Bread Chicken: Add panko to a shallow plate. Working one piece at a time, remove the chicken from the batter, gently shaking off any excess. Dredge the chicken in the panko, pressing slightly to adhere. Set aside.
Heat Oil: In a large skillet, add about an inch of oil and heat over medium-high until it reaches 365°F.
Fry Chicken: Working in batches, fry the chicken for about 2-3 minutes per side or until golden brown and an internal temperature of 165°F. Ensure oil is at 365°F before adding more chicken.
Drain & Serve: Transfer fried chicken to a paper towel-lined plate. Toss with bang bang sauce, garnish with parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
Adjust Sriracha for more or less spice.
Ensure oil stays at 365°F for even cooking.
Use an air fryer for a healthier option—cook at 400°F for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 1415 kcal
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 1650 mg
- Fat: 88 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 70 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 96 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 62 g
- Cholesterol: 235 mg