Enjoy crispy, flavorful Bang Bang Chicken at home! Perfect for meal prep or gatherings—try this easy recipe today!
Author:Alessia
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:6 minutes
Total Time:26 minutes
Yield:Serves 4
Category:Main
Method:Frying
Cuisine:Asian
Ingredients
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1 cup mayonnaise
½ cup Thai sweet chili sauce
1 teaspoon Sriracha (or more to taste)
2 tablespoons honey
1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken tenderloins
1 cup buttermilk
¾ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup cornstarch
1 tablespoon Sriracha
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
2 cups panko breadcrumbs (plain)
canola oil (for frying)
parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
Prepare the Bang Bang Sauce: Mix mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, and honey in a bowl until smooth.
Marinate the Chicken: Soak chicken tenderloins in buttermilk for at least 10 minutes to enhance moisture.
Set Up Breading Station: In separate bowls, combine flour with cornstarch and seasonings; beat egg mixed with Sriracha; place panko breadcrumbs in another bowl.
Coat the Chicken: Dredge each tenderloin in flour mixture, dip in egg mixture, then coat with panko breadcrumbs.
Fry Until Golden Brown: Heat canola oil in a skillet and fry chicken in batches for about 3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
Serve: Drain excess oil on paper towels and drizzle with bang bang sauce before serving.