Bang Bang Chicken
Bang Bang Chicken is a crispy, flavorful dish featuring tender chicken pieces coated in a rich and creamy sweet and spicy sauce. It's easy to prepare and a hit for any occasion.
Ingredients
Chicken and Marinade
- 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken tenderloins
- 1 cups buttermilk for marination
Breading
- 0.75 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cups cornstarch
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs for coating
- 0.5 teaspoons garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoons kosher salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.125 teaspoons cayenne pepper (optional)
- Canola oil (for frying)
Bang Bang Sauce
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 0.5 cups Thai sweet chili sauce
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha (or more to taste)
- 2 tablespoons honey
Garnish
- Parsley (chopped) for garnish
Instructions
Prepare the Bang Bang Sauce
- In a bowl, mix together mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, and honey until smooth and creamy.
Marinate the Chicken
- Soak the chicken tenderloins in buttermilk for at least 10 minutes.
Set Up Breading
- Prepare three shallow dishes: one with flour mixture (all-purpose flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, kosher salt, and black pepper), another with a beaten egg mixed with Sriracha, and the third with panko breadcrumbs.
Bread the Chicken
- Dredge each marinated chicken piece in the flour mixture, dip in the egg mixture, and coat with panko breadcrumbs. Repeat for all pieces.
Fry the Chicken
- Heat canola oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the breaded chicken pieces in batches until golden brown, about 6 minutes total.
Serve
- Drain the chicken on paper towels and serve immediately, drizzled with the Bang Bang sauce and garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
Double-dip for extra crispiness and adjust Sriracha to fit your heat preference. Ensure consistent oil temperature while frying.