Easy Bang Bang Chicken

best bang bang chicken recipe drizzle sauce on top

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!

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword bang bang chicken

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings servings

Calories 621kcal

Author Ioana

Ingredients

For the Bang Bang Sauce

1 cup mayonnaise
½ cup sweet chili sauce
1 tbsp hot sauce I used 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 I used Sriracha
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, 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.
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.
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. Adjust the heat to maintain a consistent temperature.
Place the cooked chicken on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil.
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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