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Bang Bang Chicken: Crispy, Saucy, and Irresistible


  • Author: TAYLOR HARRISON
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

Bang Bang Chicken is a crispy and flavorful dish featuring juicy chicken coated in panko and tossed in a sweet, tangy, and mildly spicy sauce.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • ½ cup Thai sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tsp Sriracha
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 ½ lbs boneless skinless chicken tenderloins
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup cornstarch
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tbsp Sriracha
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • Canola oil for frying
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  • Prepare the Bang Bang Sauce by mixing mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, and honey in a bowl. Set aside.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk buttermilk, flour, cornstarch, egg, Sriracha, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper. Add chicken and coat evenly.
  • Dredge the coated chicken in panko breadcrumbs and set aside.
  • Heat oil to 365°F in a skillet. Fry chicken in batches, cooking 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
  • Toss fried chicken in the sauce, garnish with parsley, and serve warm.

Notes

  • Adjust Sriracha for desired spice level.
  • For a lighter version, bake or air-fry the chicken.
  • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or air fryer for crispiness.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer, Main Dish
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: American, Asian Fusion