Description
Bang Bang Chicken is a crispy, crunchy, sweet-and-spicy dish made with tender chicken strips and tossed in a creamy Thai chili sauce. Quick, easy, and full of bold flavor—this is a crowd-pleaser that’s perfect for family dinners or party appetizers.
Ingredients
Bang Bang Sauce
1 cup mayonnaise
½ cup Thai sweet chili sauce
1 teaspoon Sriracha (or more to taste)
2 tablespoons honey
Chicken
1 ½ pounds chicken tenderloins
1 cup buttermilk
¾ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup cornstarch
1 large egg (room temp)
1 tablespoon Sriracha
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
2 cups panko breadcrumbs
Canola oil (for frying)
Chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, and honey until smooth. Set aside.
- Make the Batter: In a medium bowl, mix buttermilk, flour, cornstarch, egg, Sriracha, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and optional cayenne. Stir until fully combined.
- Coat the Chicken: Toss chicken tenderloins in the batter until coated. On a shallow plate, add panko breadcrumbs. Remove each chicken piece from the batter, gently shake off excess, and press into panko to coat thoroughly.
- Heat the Oil: In a large skillet, pour about 1 inch of canola oil. Heat to 365°F over medium-high heat.
- Fry the Chicken: Working in batches, fry the chicken for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp of 165°F). Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
- Toss and Serve: Place cooked chicken on a serving plate, drizzle or toss with Bang Bang sauce, garnish with parsley, and serve immediately.
Notes
Maintain oil at 365°F for even cooking.
Use a wire rack for draining if available to keep chicken extra crispy.
Adjust spice level to taste.
Sauce can be made ahead and stored in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 1415 kcal
- Carbohydrates: ~85g
- Protein: ~45g