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Bang Bang Chicken

Bang Bang Chicken is panko-crusted chicken tenderloins deep-fried to a crispy golden brown, drizzled with homemade bang bang sauce.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
26 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 1415 kcal
Course: Main Course , Appetizer , Dinner

Ingredients

Bang Bang Sauce
  • 1 cup (232 g) mayonnaise
  • ½ cup (132 g) Thai sweet chili sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Sriracha, or more to taste
  • 2 tablespoons honey
Chicken
  • 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken tenderloins
  • 1 cup (245 g) buttermilk
  • ¾ cup (94 g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup (64 g) 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 (216 g) panko breadcrumbs, plain
  • Canola oil, for frying
  • Parsley, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

Bang Bang Sauce
    Cup of Yum
  1. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, and honey. Mix well and set aside.
Chicken
  1. In a medium mixing bowl add buttermilk, flour, cornstarch, egg, sriracha, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper. Whisk to combine. Add chicken tenders and toss to coat.
  2. Add Panko to a shallow plate.
  3. Working one piece at a time, remove the chicken from the batter, gently shaking off any excess batter. Dredge the chicken in the panko, pressing slightly to adhere. Set on a clean plate. Repeat with the remaining chicken pieces. Set aside while you heat the oil.
  4. To a large skillet, add about an inch of oil. Heat oil over medium-high heat until it reaches a temperature of 365°F.
  5. Working in batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pan, add chicken and cook until browned (about 2-3 minutes on each side), or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Repeat with the remaining chicken tenderloins, making sure the oil is 365°F before adding more chicken.
  6. Transfer the chicken to a paper towel-lined plate to drain slightly before adding it to a serving plate.
  7. Toss the chicken with the bang bang sauce, top with chopped parsley, and serve warm.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1portion Calories 1415kcal (71%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1415

% Daily Value*

Serving 1portion
Calories 1415kcal 71%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.