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Bang bang chicken

Bang Bang Chicken

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"Savor crispy golden Bang Bang Chicken—panko-crusted tenderloins deep-fried and drizzled with homemade bang bang sauce.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 26 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American

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
  • 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

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Large Skillet

Method
 

For Bang Bang Sauce:
  1. In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, and honey. Set the sauce aside.
Preparing Chicken:
  1. In a medium mixing bowl, combine buttermilk, flour, cornstarch, egg, Sriracha, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper. Whisk until well combined.
  2. Add chicken tenders to the mixture, ensuring they are thoroughly coated.
Coating Process:
  1. Place Panko breadcrumbs on a shallow plate.
  2. 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:
  1. In a large skillet, add about an inch of oil. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 365°F.
  2. 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:
  1. Transfer the fried chicken to a paper towel-lined plate to drain slightly before placing it on a serving plate.
  2. 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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