Description

Bang Bang Chicken is a deliciously crispy dish that combines tender chicken with a creamy, spicy sauce, making it a favorite for any occasion. Perfect for weeknight dinners or as an appetizer for gatherings, this recipe features chicken tenderloins coated in crunchy panko breadcrumbs and drizzled with a homemade bang bang sauce. With its bold flavors and quick preparation, your friends and family will be asking for seconds.

Ingredients

Scale

1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken tenderloins
1 cup buttermilk
¾ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup cornstarch
1 large egg (room temperature)
2 cups panko breadcrumbs
1 cup mayonnaise
½ cup Thai sweet chili sauce
1 teaspoon Sriracha
2 tablespoons honey

Instructions

Prepare the sauce by mixing mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, and honey in a bowl until smooth. Set aside.
Marinate chicken tenderloins in buttermilk for at least 10 minutes.
Set up a breading station with three shallow dishes: one for the flour mixture (flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, salt, pepper), one for the egg and Sriracha mixture, and the last one for panko breadcrumbs.
Coat each chicken piece first in the flour mixture, then the egg mixture, and finally in panko breadcrumbs.
Heat canola oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat and fry the breaded chicken until golden brown on both sides (about 6 minutes). Drain on paper towels.
Serve warm with the bang bang sauce drizzled over or on the side.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Frying
Cuisine: Asian-inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 4 ounces of Bang Bang Chicken (113g)
Calories: 400
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 680mg
Fat: 23g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 18g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 20g
Cholesterol: 115mg

Keywords: For added crunch, ensure your panko breadcrumbs are fresh. Feel free to adjust the spice level of your sauce with more or less Sriracha to suit your taste preferences.