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Bang Bang Chicken Recipe

Bang Bang Chicken Recipe
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Bang Bang Chicken is a deliciously crispy and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken with a spicy-sweet sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or entertaining guests.

Ingredients

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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) panko breadcrumbs (plain)
  • canola oil (for frying)
  • parsley (chopped, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Bang Bang Sauce: Make bang bang sauce. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, and honey. Mix well and set aside.
  2. Chicken: In a bowl, mix together the batter. 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. Add Panko to a shallow plate. Remove chicken from the batter and dredge in the panko. Working one piece at a time, remove the chicken from the batter, gently shaking off any excess batter. Dredge the chicken in the panko, pressing slightly to adhere. Set on a clean plate. Repeat with the remaining chicken pieces. Set aside while you heat the oil.
  3. Heat oil. To a large skillet, add about an inch of oil. Heat oil over medium-high heat until it reaches a temperature of 365°F.
  4. Fry coated chicken. Working in batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pan, add chicken and cook until browned (about 2-3 minutes on each side), or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Repeat with the remaining chicken tenderloins, making sure the oil is 365°F before adding more chicken.
  5. Transfer the chicken to a paper towel-lined plate to drain slightly before adding it to a serving plate. Drizzle with sauce, top with parsley, and serve warm.

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Keywords: Bang Bang Chicken, Chicken Tenders, Spicy Sweet Sauce, Crispy Chicken

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