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Bang Bang Chicken

Crispy Bang Bang Chicken That Will Wow Your Taste Buds

Discover a deliciously crunchy Crispy Bang Bang Chicken with a sweet and spicy Bang Bang Sauce that will wow your taste buds.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinate Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Sichuan
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup Thai Sweet Chili Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Sriracha Sauce Adjust for spice preference
  • 1 tablespoon Honey
For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Tenderloins
  • 1 cup Buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/4 cup Cornstarch
  • 1 large Egg Beaten
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
  • to taste Cayenne Pepper Optional
For the Coating
  • 1 cup Plain Panko Breadcrumbs
For Frying
  • as needed Canola Oil For frying
For Garnish
  • to taste Chopped Parsley

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Skillet
  • Whisk
  • Tongs
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Step‑By‑Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, and honey. Whisk until smooth and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together buttermilk, all-purpose flour, cornstarch, beaten egg, Sriracha, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Add chicken and let marinate for 10 minutes.
  3. Remove each chicken tenderloin from the marinade and coat with panko breadcrumbs, then place on a plate.
  4. Heat canola oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches 365°F. Fry the chicken for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  5. Remove fried chicken and let drain on paper towels. Toss hot chicken with the prepared sauce.
  6. Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with chopped parsley. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat in the oven or air fryer to maintain crispiness.

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