Description
Bang Bang Chicken is a crispy, golden-fried delight coated in a creamy, sweet, and spicy bang bang sauce. This irresistible dish is perfect as an appetizer or main course for family dinners, parties, or game-day snacks.
Ingredients
Bang Bang Sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Thai sweet chili sauce
- 1 tbsp Sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp honey
Chicken:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken tenderloins
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp Sriracha
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Canola oil (for frying)
- Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Bang Bang Sauce:
- Mix mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, and honey in a bowl. Set aside.
- Marinate the Chicken:
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together buttermilk, flour, cornstarch, egg, Sriracha, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne (if using).
- Add chicken tenderloins, ensuring full coverage.
- Bread the Chicken:
- Spread panko breadcrumbs on a plate.
- Remove chicken pieces from batter, shake off excess, and dredge in panko, pressing gently to adhere.
- Fry the Chicken:
- Heat 1 inch of canola oil in a skillet to 365°F (185°C).
- Fry chicken in batches for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp of 165°F).
- Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
- Serve:
- Toss fried chicken with bang bang sauce, garnish with parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
- For a less spicy version, reduce Sriracha in both the sauce and batter.
- To ensure crispy chicken, fry in small batches and maintain consistent oil temperature.
- Store leftover sauce and chicken separately for best texture when reheating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Fusion
