Bang Bang Chicken
Bang Bang Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that features crispy panko-crusted chicken tenderloins drizzled with a sweet and spicy homemade bang bang sauce. Perfect for any occasion, from casual family dinners to festive gatherings, this dish combines satisfying textures and bold flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Thai-inspired
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken tenderloins
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup Thai sweet chili sauce
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha
- 2 tablespoons honey
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 1 large egg
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
- canola oil for frying
- parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce by whisking together mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, and honey in a mixing bowl; set aside.
- Marinate the chicken in buttermilk for at least 10 minutes to keep it moist.
- Set up a breading station: mix flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne in one bowl; whisk egg and Sriracha in another.
- Coat each tenderloin first in the flour mixture, then dip in egg mixture before rolling in panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat canola oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat and fry the chicken until golden brown (about 6 minutes total).
- Drain excess oil on paper towels, drizzle with homemade sauce, and serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (85g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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