Description
Indulge in the delightful Crispy Bang Bang Chicken, a beloved dish with a crunchy exterior and a sweet-spicy Bang Bang Chicken Sauce. A true Bang Bang Chicken Recipe Easy to follow, it’s an adventure in flavors and textures, perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- ½ cup Thai sweet chili sauce
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha, or more to taste
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 ½ 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
- Canola oil, for frying
- Parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat canola oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- In a large bowl, whisk together buttermilk, egg, and 1 tablespoon of Sriracha.
- In another bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- Dredge the chicken tenderloins in the flour mixture, dip into the buttermilk mixture, then coat in panko breadcrumbs.
- Fry the chicken in hot oil until golden brown and crispy, about 6-8 minutes, turning once.
- Remove and drain on a paper towel-lined baking sheet.
- Drizzle with the prepared sweet chili sauce mixture and garnish with parsley.
- Serve with rice or vegetables.
Notes
- Ensure the oil is hot before frying to avoid greasiness.
- Marinate chicken in buttermilk mixture for extra flavor.
- Adjust Sriracha for desired spice level.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Fry
- Cuisine: American