Bang Bang Chicken: Crispy, Saucy, and Bursting with Flavor
When it comes to combining crispy chicken with a bold, tangy, and slightly spicy sauce, Bang Bang Chicken takes the crown. This dish is all about texture and flavor — perfectly golden, crunchy chicken coated in a creamy, sweet, and spicy sauce that’ll have everyone at the table reaching for seconds. Whether you’re whipping it up for a weeknight dinner or serving it as a party appetizer, Bang Bang Chicken never fails to impress.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
Chicken
- 1 1/2 pound boneless, skinless chicken tenderloins
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 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 cup plain panko breadcrumbs
- Canola oil (for frying)
- Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Bang Bang Sauce:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup Thai sweet chili sauce
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha (or more for extra heat)
- 2 tablespoon honey
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, and honey. Mix until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together buttermilk, flour, cornstarch, egg, Sriracha, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Add the chicken tenderloins to the bowl, ensuring they’re fully coated in the batter.
- Spread panko breadcrumbs on a shallow plate. Remove each piece of chicken from the batter, letting excess drip off. Roll it in the panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere. Place coated chicken on a clean plate. Repeat until all chicken is coated.
- Heat about 1 inch of canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. The oil should reach 365°F before frying. Working in batches, carefully place chicken into the hot oil. Fry for 2–3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F). Remove the chicken and place it on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Toss the fried chicken with the Bang Bang Sauce until evenly coated. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 340kcal