Description
Indulge in the ultimate flavor explosion with our Bang Bang Chicken recipe. Crispy chicken tenderloins coated in a spicy Sriracha-infused batter, fried to perfection, and tossed in a creamy Thai sweet chili sauce. Quick to make and impossible to resist!
Ingredients
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
Bang Bang Sauce:
1 cup (232 g) mayonnaise
½ cup (132 g) Thai sweet chili sauce
1 teaspoon Sriracha, or more to taste
2 tablespoons honey
Instructions
- Prepare the Bang Bang sauce by mixing mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, and honey. Set aside.
- Marinate chicken tenderloins in a mixture of buttermilk, flour, cornstarch, egg, Sriracha, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and optional cayenne.
- Coat marinated chicken in panko breadcrumbs and set aside.
- Fry breaded chicken in hot canola oil until golden and cooked through.
- Drain fried chicken and toss with prepared Bang Bang sauce.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Ensure oil is at the correct temperature for frying to achieve crispy chicken.
Adjust Sriracha and cayenne pepper amounts according to spice preference.
Serve Bang Bang Chicken immediately for best flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
