Bang Bang Chicken (Print-Friendly Version)
Golden panko-crusted chicken tenderloins drizzled with a creamy sweet-spicy sauce for an irresistible appetizer or main dish.
# Ingredients List:
→ Bang Bang Sauce
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1 cup (232 g) mayonnaise
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½ cup (132 g) Thai sweet chili sauce
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1 teaspoon Sriracha, or more to taste
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2 tablespoons honey
→ Chicken
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1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken tenderloins
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1 cup (245 g) buttermilk
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¾ cup (94 g) all-purpose flour
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½ cup (64 g) cornstarch
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1 large egg, room temperature
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1 tablespoon Sriracha
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½ teaspoon garlic powder
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½ teaspoon kosher salt
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¼ teaspoon black pepper
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⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
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2 cups (216 g) panko breadcrumbs, plain
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canola oil, for frying
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parsley, chopped, for garnish
# How to Make It:
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Combine mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, and honey in a small bowl. Mix well and set aside.
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In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together buttermilk, flour, cornstarch, egg, Sriracha, garlic powder, kosher salt, black pepper, and optional cayenne pepper. Add chicken tenderloins and toss to coat.
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Place panko breadcrumbs on a shallow plate.
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Dredge each piece of chicken in panko breadcrumbs after removing from batter, pressing slightly to adhere. Set on a clean plate.
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Heat about 1 inch of canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches 365°F.
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Fry chicken in batches without overcrowding the pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side or until browned and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
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Transfer fried chicken to a paper towel-lined plate. Toss with Bang Bang sauce, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve warm.