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Bang Bang Chicken

Bang Bang Chicken
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If you’re searching for a crowd-pleasing dish that combines crispy textures with zesty flavors, look no further than Bang Bang Chicken. This delightful recipe features tender chicken coated in a crunchy panko crust, fried to golden perfection, and drizzled with a creamy homemade sauce that balances sweetness with a hint of spice. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this dish is quick to prepare and will leave everyone craving more. Whether served as an appetizer or the star of your dinner table, Bang Bang Chicken is sure to impress.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (232 g) mayonnaise
  • ½ cup (132 g) Thai sweet chili sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Sriracha (or more to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 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 (room temperature)
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 2 cups (216 g) panko breadcrumbs (plain)
  • Canola oil (for frying)
  • Chopped parsley (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the sauce by whisking mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, and honey in a bowl until smooth. Set aside.
  2. Marinate chicken tenderloins in buttermilk for at least 10 minutes.
  3. Set up a breading station with flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in one bowl; whisk an egg mixed with Sriracha in another; place panko breadcrumbs in the third.
  4. Coat each tenderloin: dip in flour mixture, then egg wash, and finally panko breadcrumbs.
  5. Fry in heated canola oil until golden brown on both sides (about 3 minutes per side). Drain on paper towels.
  6. Serve hot with the bang bang sauce drizzled on top.

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