Crispy Bang Bang Chicken That'll Spice Up Your Dinner Tonight

Crispy Bang Bang Chicken combines juicy chicken with a creamy, sweet, and spicy sauce, perfect for dinner.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Asian

Calories: 400

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Sauce

½ cup Mayonnaise Substitute with Greek yogurt for a lighter option.
¼ cup Thai Sweet Chili Sauce Adjust with honey or maple syrup if preferred.
2 tablespoons Sriracha Sauce Can be substituted with any hot sauce to taste.
1 tablespoon Honey Maple syrup can be used for a vegan option.

For the Chicken

1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Tenderloins Alternatives include shrimp, tofu, or cauliflower.
1 cup Buttermilk Substitute with milk mixed with vinegar or lemon juice.
½ cup All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free flour can be substituted if needed.
2 tablespoons Cornstarch Can be omitted or replaced with additional flour.
1 large Egg Use a flax egg for a vegan option.
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Fresh garlic can be used for a stronger taste.
1 teaspoon Salt
½ teaspoon Black Pepper
¼ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper Adjust for heat preference.
1 cup Plain Panko Breadcrumbs Regular breadcrumbs can substitute but may yield a different texture.
1 cup Canola Oil Use vegetable oil or coconut oil if preferred.

For Garnish

2 tablespoons Chopped Parsley Optional but recommended for presentation.

Equipment

large skillet
small bowl
medium bowl
Plate
Paper Towels

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, and honey until smooth. Cover and set aside.
In a medium bowl, combine buttermilk, flour, cornstarch, beaten egg, Sriracha, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Stir until smooth. Add chicken and marinate for 10 minutes.
Coat each chicken tenderloin in panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently to ensure coverage. Set aside.
Heat canola oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry chicken in batches for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
Place fried chicken in a bowl, drizzle with Bang Bang sauce, and toss to coat.
Transfer to a platter, sprinkle with parsley, and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, maintain oil temperature and allow chicken to marinate for flavor infusion.

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