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Bang Bang Chicken

  • Author: madison
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Asian
  • Diet: Gluten-Free (if using gluten-free flour and panko)

Description

A vibrant dish featuring crispy chicken tenderloins coated in a sweet and spicy bang bang sauce, perfect for family dinners.


Ingredients

  • 1 cup (232 g) mayonnaise
  • ½ cup (132 g) Thai sweet chili sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Sriracha (or more to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 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
  • â…› teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 2 cups (216 g) plain panko breadcrumbs
  • Canola oil for frying
  • Chopped parsley for garnish


Instructions

  1. Marinate the chicken in buttermilk with a pinch of salt for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Mix mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, honey, and Sriracha in a bowl and set aside.
  3. Prepare a breading station with flour, a mixture of cornstarch, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper, and a beaten egg.
  4. Remove chicken from buttermilk and dredge in seasoned flour, dip in egg mixture, and coat with panko breadcrumbs.
  5. Heat canola oil in a skillet to 350°F (175°C) and fry chicken in batches for 3-4 minutes each side until golden brown.
  6. Drain on paper towels and toss in the bang bang sauce before serving.
  7. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve.

Notes

For extra heat, adjust the Sriracha or add more cayenne pepper. Serve with extra sauce for dipping.