Description
Step aside, takeout! Meet your new flavor obsession: Bang Bang Chicken – tender, juicy chicken wrapped in a golden panko crust, drenched in a sweet-spicy sauce that’ll make your taste buds throw a party. Whether it’s game night or just Tuesday dinner, this dish delivers restaurant-level WOW with simple, pantry-friendly ingredients. Ready to turn ordinary into extraordinary?
Ingredients
For the Sauce:
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1 cup mayonnaise
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½ cup Thai sweet chili sauce
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1 tsp sriracha (or more to taste)
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3 tsp honey
For the Chicken:
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1.5 lbs chicken tenderloins
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1 cup buttermilk
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1 egg
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1 tbsp sriracha
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¾ cup flour + ½ cup cornstarch
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2.5 cups panko breadcrumbs
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½ tsp each garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper
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Neutral oil for frying
Instructions
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Marinate (15-30 mins)
Whisk buttermilk, egg, sriracha, spices, and salt. Add chicken, cover, chill. -
Sauce It Up (5 mins)
Mix mayo, chili sauce, sriracha, and honey until smooth. Chill. -
Coat the Chicken (10 mins)
Set up bowls: flour/cornstarch, marinade, panko. Dredge chicken → marinade → panko. Press crumbs firmly! -
Fry Time (15 mins)
Heat oil to 350°F (175°C). Fry in batches for 4-5 mins, until golden. Drain on a rack. -
Serve
Drizzle sauce or serve on the side. Optional toppings: green onions, sesame seeds, chopped peanuts.
Notes
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Want it spicier? Double the sriracha.
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Sauce too thick? Loosen with 1 tsp warm water.
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Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 10-12 mins for a lighter version.
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For extra crunch, press panko hard onto chicken!
- Prep Time: 25 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
Nutrition
- Calories: 520 cal Per Serving
- Fat: 32g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Protein: 35g