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Bang Bang Chicken

Bang Bang Chicken is a deliciously crispy and spicy dish with a perfect balance of sweet and hot using Bang Bang sauce. Ideal for gatherings or a cozy night in.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian
Calories: 540
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bang Bang Sauce
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup Thai sweet chili sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Sriracha, or more to taste
  • 2 tablespoons honey
For the Chicken
  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken tenderloins
  • 1 cup buttermilk For marinating chicken
  • 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 cups plain panko breadcrumbs
  • Canola oil, for frying
  • Parsley, chopped, for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, and honey. Set this mixture aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine buttermilk, flour, cornstarch, egg, Sriracha, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper. Whisk everything together until smooth.
  3. Add the chicken tenderloins to the batter, making sure they are well coated.
  4. Place the panko breadcrumbs on a shallow plate. Take one piece of the chicken out of the batter, letting any extra batter drip off. Dredge it in the panko, pressing gently to make it stick. Set the breaded chicken on a clean plate. Repeat this process for all the chicken pieces.
Cooking
  1. In a large skillet, pour in about an inch of oil. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 365°F (185°C).
  2. Carefully add the chicken in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  3. Once cooked, move the chicken to a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
  4. Toss the warm chicken with the Bang Bang sauce and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

For best flavor, let the chicken marinate in the buttermilk for at least 30 minutes before breading. You can adjust the spice level by adding more or less Sriracha to your sauce and batter. Ensure the oil is hot enough before adding the chicken to avoid sogginess.