Description

Bang Bang Chicken is a deliciously crispy fried chicken coated in a creamy, spicy sauce. Perfect for a crowd-pleasing appetizer or main dish, this recipe combines tender chicken with a zesty kick that will leave you craving more.

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup (232 g) mayonnaise
½ cup (132 g) Thai sweet chili sauce
1 teaspoon Sriracha
or more to taste
2 tablespoons honey
1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken tenderloins
1 cup (245 g) buttermilk
¾ cup (94 g) all-purpose flour
½ cup (64 g) 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 (216 g) panko breadcrumbs
plain
canola oil
for frying
parsley
chopped
for garnish

Instructions

In a bowl, mix together mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, and honey to create the Bang Bang sauce. Set aside.
In another bowl, marinate the chicken tenderloins in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes.
In a shallow dish, combine flour, cornstarch, egg, Sriracha, garlic powder, kosher salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using).
Dredge the marinated chicken tenderloins in the flour mixture until well coated, then dip them into the panko breadcrumbs to coat completely.
Heat canola oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken pieces until golden brown and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes per side.
Remove the chicken from the oil and drain on paper towels. Toss the hot chicken in the Bang Bang sauce until coated.
Serve the Bang Bang Chicken garnished with chopped parsley.

Notes

You can adjust the spiciness of the Bang Bang sauce by increasing or decreasing the amount of Sriracha. For a lighter version, bake the chicken instead of frying.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: frying
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving (about 4–5 pieces)
Calories: 620 kcal
Sugar: 12 g
Sodium: 820 mg
Fat: 34 g
Saturated Fat: 6 g
Unsaturated Fat: 26 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 35 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 41 g
Cholesterol: 135 mg

Keywords: Bang Bang Chicken, fried chicken, spicy sauce, appetizer, chicken recipe