Description
Crispy, golden chicken tenderloins coated in a creamy, spicy Bang Bang sauce make for a delightful dish that’s perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests. This recipe combines easy preparation with bold flavors, making it a favorite for all ages.
Ingredients
Scale
Bang Bang Sauce:
- 1 cup (232 g) mayonnaise
- ½ cup (132 g) Thai sweet chili sauce
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha (or more to taste)
- 2 tablespoons honey
Chicken:
- 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) plain panko breadcrumbs
- Canola oil (for frying)
- Chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Bang Bang Sauce:
In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, and honey. Mix well and set aside. - Marinate the Chicken:
In a medium mixing bowl, add buttermilk, flour, cornstarch, egg, Sriracha, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper. Whisk to combine. Add chicken tenders and toss to coat thoroughly. - Coat the Chicken:
Place panko breadcrumbs on a shallow plate. Working one piece at a time, remove the chicken from the batter, gently shaking off any excess. Dredge in panko, pressing slightly to adhere. Set on a clean plate and repeat with the remaining chicken. - Heat the Oil:
In a large skillet, add about an inch of oil and heat over medium-high heat until it reaches 365°F (185°C). - Fry the Chicken:
Working in batches, add the chicken to the hot oil. Fry until browned, about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. - Combine and Serve:
Toss the fried chicken with the Bang Bang sauce, transfer to a serving plate, and top with chopped parsley. Serve warm.
Notes
- Adjust the level of Sriracha in the sauce for desired spiciness.
- Can be baked for a healthier alternative; see variations for instructions.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: main course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g4
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 150mg