Easy Bang Bang Chicken Recipe
Easy Bang Bang Chicken features crispy, golden chicken tenderloins coated in a flavorful batter and panko breadcrumbs, fried to perfection and smothered in a creamy, spicy bang bang sauce made from mayo, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, and honey. This crowd-pleasing appetizer or main dish is quick to prepare and packs a delightful sweet, spicy, and savory flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Bang Bang Sauce
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 tbsp hot sauce (Sriracha recommended)
- 2 tbsp honey or sugar
- salt and pepper to taste
Chicken
- 1 ½ pounds chicken tenderloins, boneless, skinless
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs, plain
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 tbsp hot sauce (Sriracha recommended)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- oil for frying
- parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Make the Bang Bang Sauce: Whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, and honey in a medium bowl until well combined. Adjust the Sriracha for desired heat. Refrigerate to let flavors meld while preparing chicken.
- Prepare the Chicken Batter: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together buttermilk, flour, cornstarch, egg, Sriracha, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and paprika until smooth and thick.
- Coat the Chicken: Add chicken tenderloins to the batter, mixing to coat thoroughly. Spread panko breadcrumbs in a separate shallow dish. Press each battered chicken piece into the breadcrumbs, ensuring even coating, then place on a baking sheet.
- Fry the Chicken: Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. When oil is hot, fry chicken tenders in batches without overcrowding the pan, cooking about 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Adjust heat as needed to maintain temperature.
- Drain Excess Oil: Remove chicken from oil and place on paper towels to absorb excess oil.
- Serve: Drizzle or brush the bang bang sauce generously over the crispy chicken. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- You can adjust the heat level of the bang bang sauce by increasing or decreasing the amount of Sriracha.
- Make sure the oil is hot enough before frying to achieve a crispy coating; around 350°F (175°C) is ideal.
- For easier cleanup, line the baking sheet with parchment paper when placing coated chicken.
- If you prefer less spicy, omit or reduce the hot sauce in both batter and sauce.
- Serve with side dishes like steamed rice, veggies, or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
Keywords: Bang Bang Chicken, Crispy Chicken, Fried Chicken Tenderloins, Spicy Chicken, Easy Chicken Recipe, Sweet Chili Sauce, Sriracha Chicken, Appetizer
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