Description
Bang Bang Chicken is a delightful fusion of crispy fried chicken and a creamy, spicy sauce that promises to tantalize your taste buds. Perfect for weeknight dinners, parties, or casual gatherings, this dish is easy to prepare and highly customizable, making it a favorite among family and friends. The crunch of panko breadcrumbs combined with the rich flavors of mayonnaise and sweet chili sauce creates an unforgettable dining experience. Whether served as an appetizer or main dish, Bang Bang Chicken is sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup Thai sweet chili sauce
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken tenderloins
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- Canola oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce by mixing mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, and honey in a bowl; set aside.
- In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk, flour, cornstarch, egg, Sriracha, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne.
- Coat chicken tenderloins in the batter followed by panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat canola oil in a skillet until it reaches 365°F.
- Fry chicken in batches for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (165°F internal temperature).
- Drain excess oil on paper towels and drizzle with prepared sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 pieces (150g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg