This delicious Bang Bang chicken recipe is a crowd-pleaser, featuring crispy, juicy chicken tenders fried to golden perfection and smothered in a creamy, sweet, and spicy Bang Bang sauce. It’s so irresistible, everyone will be coming back for more. You might want to make a double or triple batch!
INGREDIENTS
For the 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
For the Chicken
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken tenderloins
- 2 cups plain panko breadcrumbs
- 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
- Chopped parsley, for garnish
INSTRUCTIONS
- Make the Bang Bang Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, and honey until fully combined. Adjust the amount of Sriracha based on your preferred heat level. Set the sauce aside in the refrigerator to allow the flavors to meld.
- Prepare the Chicken: In a large bowl, whisk together buttermilk, flour, cornstarch, egg, Sriracha, garlic powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using) to form a smooth batter.
- Add the chicken tenderloins to the batter, ensuring each piece is well coated.
- In a separate shallow dish, spread out the panko breadcrumbs. Carefully dredge each battered chicken tenderloin in the breadcrumbs, pressing gently to ensure an even coating. Transfer the coated chicken to a baking sheet.
- Fry the Chicken: Heat enough oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat to submerge the chicken tenders. Once the oil is hot, fry the chicken in batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Cook each side for 4-5 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Adjust the heat as necessary to maintain a consistent temperature.
- Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.
- Assemble: Drizzle or brush the Bang Bang Sauce over the crispy chicken, making sure each piece is well coated. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve.
NUTRITION INFORMATION (PER SERVING)
- Calories: 621 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Monounsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
- Sodium: 963 mg
- Potassium: 429 mg
- Fiber: 1 g
- Sugar: 15 g
- Vitamin A: 252 IU
- Vitamin C: 3 mg
- Calcium: 75 mg
- Iron: 2 mg
