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Bang Bang Chicken Recipe

Crispy panko-crusted chicken tenderloins deep-fried to a golden brown and drizzled with a spicy, sweet bang bang sauce.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: Bang Bang Chicken Recipe
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 6 minutes
Total Time: 26 minutes

Ingredients

Bang Bang Sauce

  • 1 cup 232 g mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • ½ cup 132 g Thai sweet chili sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Sriracha adjust to taste

Chicken

  • 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken tenderloins
  • 1 cup 245 g buttermilk
  • ¾ cup 94 g all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup 64 g cornstarch
  • 1 large egg at room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
  • 2 cups 216 g plain panko breadcrumbs
  • Canola oil for frying
  • Fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Instructions

Prepare the Bang Bang Sauce:

  • In a small mixing bowl, blend together the mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, and honey until smooth. Set aside.

Coat the Chicken:

  • In a medium bowl, combine the buttermilk, flour, cornstarch, egg, Sriracha, garlic powder, kosher salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Whisk thoroughly. Add the chicken tenderloins to the mixture and toss until they are well coated.

Bread the Chicken:

  • Pour the panko breadcrumbs onto a shallow plate. Working with one chicken tender at a time, lift it from the batter, gently shake off excess, then dredge it in the panko, pressing gently to ensure the breadcrumbs adhere. Place on a clean plate and repeat with the remaining tenders.

Heat the Oil:

  • In a large skillet, pour in about 1 inch of canola oil. Heat over medium-high heat until it reaches 365°F.

Fry the Chicken:

  • Fry the chicken in batches to avoid crowding. Place a few pieces into the hot oil, cooking each side for 2-3 minutes until golden brown or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F. Repeat, ensuring the oil returns to 365°F before adding more chicken.

Serve:

  • Transfer the fried chicken to a paper towel-lined plate to remove excess oil. Arrange the chicken on a serving platter, drizzle with the bang bang sauce, and garnish with chopped parsley. Serve warm.