Description
Bang Bang Chicken is a delightful dish featuring tender chicken in a creamy, spicy sauce, perfect as a main meal or appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 2 cups (216 g) panko breadcrumbs (plain)
- Canola oil (for frying)
- Parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Make the Bang Bang Sauce: In a bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, and honey. Set aside.
- Prepare the Chicken: Soak the chicken tenderloins in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes.
- Coat the Chicken: Combine the flour, cornstarch, egg, Sriracha, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a separate bowl. Coat each chicken piece in the flour mixture after soaking.
- Get the Panko Ready: Roll each coated chicken piece in panko breadcrumbs to create a crispy coating.
- Fry the Chicken: Heat canola oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. Fry the chicken in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
- Serve: Toss the fried chicken in the Bang Bang Sauce or serve it on the side for dipping. Garnish with chopped parsley.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or air fryer to keep it crispy.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: Bang Bang Chicken, Chicken Recipes, Appetizers