Bang Bang Chicken
Bang Bang Chicken features crispy chicken tenderloins coated in a sweet and spicy sauce, providing a delightful balance of flavors and textures perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the Sauce
- 1 cup mayonnaise adds creaminess
- ½ cup Thai sweet chili sauce provides sweetness and a hint of spice
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha adds heat, or more to taste
- 2 tablespoons honey enhances sweetness
For the Chicken
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken tenderloins offers tenderness
- 1 cup buttermilk adds moisture and flavor
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour for coating
- ½ cup cornstarch helps with crispiness
- 1 large egg, room temperature binds ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha for flavor
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder adds savory depth
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt enhances flavor
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper adds subtle warmth
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional for extra spice
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs, plain provides crunch
- Canola oil for frying necessary for crisping
- Parsley, chopped for garnish adds freshness
Instructions
Preparation of Sauce
- In a mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, and honey. Whisk these together until the mixture is smooth and well-blended. Set it aside.
Marinating Chicken
- Place the chicken tenderloins in a separate bowl. Pour the buttermilk over the chicken, ensuring that all pieces are evenly coated.
Preparing Coating
- In another bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, egg, additional Sriracha, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Whisk together until you form a smooth batter.
Coating Chicken
- After the chicken has marinated for about 30 minutes, remove each piece from the buttermilk, allowing any excess to drip off. Dip the tenderloins into the batter, ensuring they are well-coated.
- Transfer coated chicken to a plate lined with panko breadcrumbs. Press down gently on the chicken to help the breadcrumbs adhere, ensuring each piece is generously covered.
Frying Chicken
- In a frying pan, pour in canola oil to cover the bottom generously and heat over medium-high heat.
- Once the oil is hot, add the breaded chicken tenderloins, ensuring not to overcrowd. Fry until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes on each side.
- Remove the chicken from the pan and place on paper towels to absorb excess oil.
Serving
- Serve the fried chicken with the prepared sauce drizzled over the top or on the side as a dipping option. Garnish with chopped parsley.
Notes
For best results, ensure your oil is hot enough before adding chicken to create a crispy texture. Allow chicken to marinate for at least 30 minutes and do not overcrowd the frying pan.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 476kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 22gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 949mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4g
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!