Description
Bang Bang Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that brings a delightful crunch coupled with a creamy, spicy sauce that’s sure to impress at dinner or during your next gathering. This quick and easy recipe transforms tender chicken into crispy bites coated in a rich sauce made from mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and Sriracha. Perfect as an appetizer or a main course, Bang Bang Chicken is versatile enough to be enjoyed in wraps, salads, or on its own. With just 30 minutes from prep to plate, it’s ideal for busy weeknights or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup Thai sweet chili sauce
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha (adjust for spice preference)
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken tenderloins
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- Canola oil for frying
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, but recommended)
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Mix mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, and honey for the Bang Bang Sauce.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk, flour, cornstarch, egg, Sriracha, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne.
- Coat chicken tenderloins in the batter and then roll in panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat canola oil in a skillet to 365°F and fry chicken pieces until golden brown (2-3 minutes per side).
- Drain excess oil on paper towels and drizzle with Bang Bang sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 pieces (150g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 70mg