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Easy Bang Bang Chicken Recipe

Easy Bang Bang Chicken Recipe
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This easy Bang Bang chicken recipe features juicy and crispy chicken tenders, fried to perfection and then coated in a perfectly creamy, sweet, and spicy Bang Bang sauce. So good, it will leave everyone begging for seconds. You’ll want to double or triple the recipe!

Ingredients

For the Bang Bang Sauce

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • ½ cup sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tbsp hot sauce (e.g., Sriracha)
  • 2 tbsp honey or sugar
  • Salt and pepper to taste

For the 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 (e.g., Sriracha)
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • Oil for frying
  • Parsley, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Make the Bang Bang Sauce. Whisk together mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, and honey in a medium-sized bowl until well combined. Adjust Sriracha to taste, adding more for extra heat if desired. Set the sauce aside in the refrigerator to let the flavors meld while preparing the chicken.
  2. Prepare the Chicken Tenderloins. In a large mixing bowl, combine buttermilk, all-purpose flour, cornstarch, egg, Sriracha, garlic powder, kosher salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using). Whisk until you have a smooth, thick batter. Add the chicken tenderloin to the batter and mix, ensuring it’s well coated.
  3. Fry the Chicken. In a separate shallow dish, spread out the panko breadcrumbs. Carefully transfer each battered chicken tenderloin to the panko breadcrumbs, pressing the breadcrumbs onto the chicken to coat it thoroughly. Place the coated chicken on a baking sheet. In a large frying pan, heat enough oil over medium-high heat for frying. Once the oil is hot, carefully add the breaded chicken tenders in batches, ensuring the pan is not overcrowded. Fry on each side until golden brown and crispy, approximately 4-5 minutes per side. Place the cooked chicken on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil.
  4. Coat with Bang Bang Sauce. Drizzle or brush the Bang Bang Sauce over the crispy chicken, ensuring each piece is generously coated. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

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