Bang Bang Chicken Recipe
This crispy bang bang chicken recipe delivers tender chicken in a golden panko crust, tossed in a creamy, spicy-sweet sauce. Quick, bold, and perfect for an easy dinner with serious flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Total Time: 26 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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 and Coating:
1½ 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 Bang Bang Sauce:
In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, and honey until smooth. Set aside.
Make Chicken Batter:
In a bowl, whisk buttermilk, flour, cornstarch, egg, Sriracha, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne (if using). Add chicken and toss to coat thoroughly.
Coat Chicken:
Spread panko breadcrumbs on a plate. Remove each chicken piece from the batter, shake off excess, and dredge in panko, pressing to adhere.
Heat Oil:
Add about 1 inch of canola oil to a large skillet. Heat to 365°F (185°C).
Fry Chicken:
Fry chicken in batches, 2–3 minutes per side, until golden brown and internal temp reaches 165°F (74°C). Keep oil temp consistent between batches.
Drain and Serve:
Transfer chicken to a paper towel-lined plate. Drizzle with bang bang sauce, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
Keep oil temperature at 365°F for optimal crispiness and minimal oil absorption.
Adjust Sriracha to control heat level in both sauce and batter.
Omit cayenne for milder flavor or include for extra heat.
Best served fresh to maintain crisp texture.
You can substitute tenderloins with chicken breasts cut into strips.
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