Bang Bang Chicken
"Savor crispy golden Bang Bang Chicken—panko-crusted tenderloins deep-fried and drizzled with homemade bang bang sauce.
5 from 3 votes
Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chicken
Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 6 minutes minutes
Total Time: 26 minutes minutes
Servings: 4
Equipment
Mixing Bowl
Whisk
Large Skillet
Ingredients
Bang Bang Sauce:
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha or more to taste
- ½ cup 132 g Thai Sweet Chili Sauce
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 cup 232 g Mayonnaise
Chicken:
- 1 large Egg room temperature
- ⅛ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper optional
- ¾ cup 94 g All-Purpose Flour
- ½ cup 64 g Cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 ½ pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Tenderloins
- ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 2 cups 216 g Panko Breadcrumbs (plain)
- Canola Oil for frying
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha
- ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
For Garnish:
- Chopped Parsley
Instructions
For Bang Bang Sauce:
- In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, and honey. Set the sauce aside.
Preparing Chicken:
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine buttermilk, flour, cornstarch, egg, Sriracha, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper. Whisk until well combined.
- Add chicken tenders to the mixture, ensuring they are thoroughly coated.
Coating Process:
- Place Panko breadcrumbs on a shallow plate.
- Taking one piece at a time, remove the chicken from the batter, shaking off excess, and coat it evenly with Panko. Gently press to adhere. Place on a clean plate and repeat with remaining chicken pieces. Set aside as you heat the oil.
Frying the Chicken:
- In a large skillet, add about an inch of oil. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 365°F.
- Working in batches to avoid overcrowding, add chicken to the pan. Cook until browned (approximately 2-3 minutes per side) or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Repeat with remaining chicken, ensuring the oil stays at 365°F.
Final Steps:
- Transfer the fried chicken to a paper towel-lined plate to drain slightly before placing it on a serving plate.
- Toss the chicken with the prepared Bang Bang Sauce, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve the dish while warm.
Notes
Look for full-fat buttermilk to use to coat the chicken pieces.
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