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Bang Bang Chicken

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Chicken, Dinner, Latest, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Keyword Bang Bang Chicken
Servings 4
Crispy Bang Bang Chicken with sweet-spicy sauce! Easy to make, crowd-pleasing, and packed with bold Korean-inspired flavors.

Ingredients

Bang Bang Sauce:

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • ½ cup Thai sweet chili sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Sriracha or more to taste
  • 2 tablespoons honey

For the Chicken:

  • pounds chicken tenderloins boneless, skinless
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup cornstarch
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • teaspoon cayenne pepper optional, for extra heat
  • 2 cups plain panko breadcrumbs
  • Canola oil for frying
  • Chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

Step 1: Make the Bang Bang Sauce

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, and honey until smooth. Set aside. You can refrigerate this for up to 5 days—great for leftovers or dipping fries and veggies!

Step 2: Prep the Chicken Batter

  • In a medium mixing bowl, combine the buttermilk, flour, cornstarch, egg, Sriracha, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne. Whisk until fully smooth. Add the chicken tenderloins and stir to coat well.

Step 3: Bread the Chicken

  • Pour the panko breadcrumbs onto a shallow plate. Remove each chicken tender from the batter, gently shaking off excess, then dredge in the panko. Press lightly to make sure the crumbs stick. Set the breaded pieces on a clean plate.

Step 4: Fry to Crispy Golden Perfection

  • Heat about 1 inch of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches 365°F (185°C).
  • Working in batches, fry the chicken pieces for 2–3 minutes per side or until they are golden brown and cooked through (internal temp should be 165°F). Don’t overcrowd the pan—this helps keep them crispy.
  • Transfer the cooked chicken to a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.

Step 5: Sauce & Serve

  • Drizzle or toss the crispy chicken with the bang bang sauce. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve immediately while hot and crunchy.