Description
This Bang Bang Chicken features crispy, golden fried chicken tossed in a creamy, sweet, and spicy sauce for an irresistible appetizer or main dish.
Ingredients
- Bang Bang Sauce
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup Thai sweet chili sauce
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha (or more to taste)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken tenderloins
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- Canola oil for frying
- Parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, and honey to make the bang bang sauce. Set aside.
- In another bowl, whisk buttermilk, flour, cornstarch, egg, Sriracha, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne.
- Add chicken to the batter and coat well.
- Place panko breadcrumbs on a plate.
- Coat each chicken piece in panko, pressing gently to adhere.
- Heat oil in a skillet to 365°F (medium-high heat).
- Fry chicken in batches for 2–3 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- Drain on paper towels.
- Toss chicken in bang bang sauce, garnish with parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
- Adjust spice level by adding more or less Sriracha.
- Air fry or bake for a lighter version.
- Serve with rice, noodles, or as an appetizer.
- Best served fresh for maximum crispiness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Fried
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired