Description
Indulge in the irresistible flavors of Bang Bang Chicken, a delightful dish that combines crispy chicken tenders with a creamy, spicy sauce. This Asian-inspired treat is perfect for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a party or enjoying a casual family dinner. With its explosive taste from sweet chili sauce and Sriracha, every bite promises satisfaction. Plus, this recipe is quick to prepare, taking only 30 minutes from start to finish. Serve it as an appetizer, main course, or toss it into salads for an added crunch and flavor twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup Thai sweet chili sauce
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken tenderloins
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- Canola oil for frying
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, and honey to create the bang bang sauce; set aside.
- In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk, flour, cornstarch, egg, Sriracha, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne until combined.
- Coat chicken tenderloins in the batter mixture.
- Roll the battered chicken in panko breadcrumbs until fully coated.
- Heat canola oil in a skillet to 365°F and fry chicken pieces in batches for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Drain excess oil on paper towels and drizzle with prepared bang bang sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 pieces (150g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg