Description
Bang Bang Chicken is panko-crusted chicken tenderloins deep-fried to a crispy golden brown, drizzled with homemade bang bang sauce.
Ingredients
1 cup (232 g) mayonnaise
½ cup (132 g) Thai sweet chili sauce
1 teaspoon Sriracha, or more to taste
2 tablespoons honey
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
1. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, and honey. Mix well and set aside.
2. 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.
3. Add Panko to a shallow plate.
4. 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.
5. To a large skillet, add about an inch of oil. Heat oil over medium-high heat until it reaches a temperature of 365°F.
6. 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.
7. Transfer the chicken to a paper towel-lined plate to drain slightly before adding it to a serving plate.
8. Toss the chicken with the bang bang sauce, top with chopped parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
Serve immediately for maximum crispiness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 1415
