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Plate of Bang Bang Chicken garnished with fresh herbs and chili flakes

Crispy Bang Bang Chicken with Spicy Sauce

This Crispy Bang Bang Chicken is a delightful dish with tender chicken tenderloins coated in a crunchy panko crust and tossed in a creamy, sweet, and spicy sauce.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine American, Asian Fusion
Servings 4 servings
Calories 480 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Bang Bang Sauce

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • ½ cup Thai sweet chili sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Sriracha, or more to taste
  • 2 tablespoons honey

For the Chicken

  • 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken tenderloins
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup 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 panko breadcrumbs, plain
  • Parsley, chopped, for garnish

Instructions
 

Make the Bang Bang Sauce

  • In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, and honey. Mix well until smooth and creamy and adjust heat with extra Sriracha or sweetness with more honey.
  • Cover and set aside in the fridge for at least 15 minutes.

Prepare the Batter and Chicken

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together buttermilk, all-purpose flour, cornstarch, egg, Sriracha, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and optional cayenne until fully combined.
  • Trim any excess fat from the chicken and pat them dry. Add the chicken to the batter and toss to coat evenly.
  • Let the chicken sit in the batter for 5–10 minutes.

Breadcrumbing and Frying

  • Pour panko breadcrumbs onto a shallow plate. Remove chicken pieces from the batter and press into the panko.
  • Heat 1 inch of canola oil in a skillet to 365°F. Add chicken pieces in batches and fry for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.
  • Transfer fried chicken to drain on paper towels or a wire rack.

Tossing and Serving

  • Place fried tenders in a bowl and toss with the Bang Bang Sauce. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve warm.

Notes

For the crispiest results, use cold buttermilk and a room-temperature egg for the batter. A thermometer helps keep oil at 365°F. Variations: Oven-baked method and air-fryer instructions included.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 28gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 850mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5g
Keyword Bang Bang Chicken, Comfort Food, Crispy Chicken, Easy Chicken Recipe, Spicy Sauce
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