Description
Bang Bang Chicken is a delightful dish that features crispy, panko-crusted chicken tenderloins paired with a homemade sweet and spicy sauce. This recipe is perfect for family dinners, gatherings, or a fun weeknight meal. The combination of tender chicken and bold flavors makes it irresistible, and the versatility of serving options—whether in tacos, over rice, or as an appetizer—ensures it will be a hit at any table. Ready in under 30 minutes, this quick and easy recipe will surely become a favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken tenderloins
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs (plain)
- Canola oil (for frying)
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup Thai sweet chili sauce
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha (or more to taste)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- Parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the bang bang sauce by whisking together mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, and honey in a bowl until smooth. Set aside.
- Marinate chicken tenderloins in buttermilk for at least 15 minutes to enhance juiciness.
- In another shallow dish, combine flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, salt, pepper, cayenne pepper (if using), and Sriracha. Beat an egg in a separate bowl.
- Coat each marinated chicken piece first in the flour mixture, then dip into the egg wash, and finally coat with panko breadcrumbs for a crunchy texture.
- Heat canola oil in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken pieces until golden brown on both sides (about 3–4 minutes per side). Drain on paper towels.
- Drizzle the prepared bang bang sauce over the crispy chicken tenders and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Adjust the amount of Sriracha based on your preferred spice level. For an alternative method, bake coated chicken tenders at 400°F (200°C) for about 20 minutes or until cooked through.