Bang Bang Chicken Recipe
Crispy Bang Bang Chicken Recipe – These Bang Bang Chicken Tenderloins Make a Satisfying Dinner and an Irresistible Party Appetizer!
This Bang Bang Chicken recipe offers the best, crispiest and most flavorful chicken tenderloins. The chicken tenderloins are well seasoned, breaded and fried until crispy and brown; then covered with a delightful sweet and spicy sauce. Each piece is tender on the inside and crispy on the outside while the bang bang sauce adds richness, heat, and sweetness; making this recipe exciting, delicious and mouthwatering.
This recipe is the kind of recipe you’ll enjoy serving at parties, game nights, or casual family gatherings. Your guests are sure to leave full, happy and completely satisfied.
What ingredients do I need for this recipe?
Bang bang Sauce:
1 cup mayonnaise
½ cup Thai sweet chili sauce
1 teaspoon Sriracha
2 tablespoons honey
Bang Bang Chicken:
1 ½ pounds chicken tenderloins (no bones or skin)
1 cup buttermilk
¾ cup all purpose flour
½ cup cornstarch
1 large egg (at room temperature)
1 tablespoon sriracha
½ teaspoon garlic powder; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
2 cups breadcrumbs (plain)
Canola oil (for frying)
Chopped parsley (for garnish)
How to make this Bang Bang Chicken Recipe?
Firstly; make the bang bang sauce combine the mayo, Sriracha, honey and Thai sweet chili sauce in a small bowl and set aside.
Add the flour, buttermilk and cornstarch to a medium bowl. Add in the egg, sriracha, garlic powder, salt, pepper and cayenne pepper; whisk to combine everything then add in the chicken tenders to coat with the mixture.
Place the breadcrumbs on a plate. Take one chicken tender piece at a time, shake off any excess mixture and roll to cover with the breadcrumbs. Place on a plate and repeat the same method for the rest of the pieces.
Then add oil to a large skillet to cover about an inch and heat up the oil over medium high heat (it should reach 365 degrees F).
Proceed in sections, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Place in the chicken pieces and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes on each side until browned (the pieces should reach 165 degrees F). Repeat the same thing for the rest of the tenderloins.
Finally; line a large plate with paper towel and lay on it the chicken pieces to absorb any excess oil. Next, mix the chicken pieces with the bang bang sauce and garnish with chopped parsley. Enjoy!
These Bang Bang Chicken Tenderloins are packed with exciting flavors and textures; making it an ideal appetizer or side dish at parties and gatherings!
Helpful Tips and Variations:
How can I replace the Chicken tenderloins? Instead of chicken tenderloins, you can also use chicken breast (cut to dices) or chicken thighs. This sauce also works with shrimp.
How can I replace the Bang Bang sauce? You can use chipotle ranch sauce, spicy mayo or combine plain yogurt with hot sauce.
How can I replace the buttermilk? You can use plain yogurt, sour cream, or 1 cup of milk combined with 1 ½ tsp of cream tartar.
Can I prep these Bang Bang Chicken in an air fryer? Definitely! Turn on your air fryer to preheat at 375 degrees F. Gently place the chicken tenderloins in the basket (cook in batches). Then let it cook for about 8 to 10 minutes (flip halfway through). Once all pieces are fried, cover them with the prepared bang bang sauce.
How can I store any leftovers? If you’ve got any leftover sauce, store it separately and place the remaining tenderloins in an airtight container and put it in the fridge (up to 4 days).
How can I serve this Bang Bang Chicken Recipe?
Place your fried chicken tenderloins on a large platter or individual plates; garnish with cilantro, thinly sliced green onions or sesame seeds and serve with any leftover bang bang sauce for dipping. You can also serve as a main dish on its own or paired with rice, roasted veggies or a fresh salad; it would make an appetizing lunch or dinner to please your entire family.
To serve your bang bang chicken tenderloins as an appetizer, place the pieces in cute mini baskets, serving cups or insert in skewers. They would make a fun and scrumptious starter at holiday meals or cozy family dinners.
Bang Bang Chicken Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup Thai sweet chili sauce
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 ½ pounds chicken tenderloins no bones or skin
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ¾ cup all purpose flour
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 1 large egg at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
- 2 cups breadcrumbs plain
- Canola oil for frying
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- To make the bang bang sauce combine the mayo, Sriracha, honey and Thai sweet chili sauce in a small bowl and set aside.
- Add the flour, buttermilk and cornstarch to a medium bowl. Add in the egg, sriracha, garlic powder, salt, pepper and cayenne pepper; whisk to combine everything and add in the chicken tenders to coat with the mixture.
- Place the breadcrumbs on a plate. Take one chicken tender piece at a time, shake off any excess mixture and roll to cover with the breadcrumbs. Place on a plate and repeat the same method for the rest of the pieces.
- Add oil to a large skillet to cover about an inch and heat up the oil over medium high heat (it should reach 365 degrees F).
- Proceed in sections, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Place in the chicken pieces and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes on each side until browned (the pieces should reach 165 degrees F). Repeat the same thing for the rest of the tenderloins.
- Line a large plate with paper towel and lay on it the chicken pieces to absorb any excess oil. Next, mix the chicken pieces with the bang bang sauce and garnish with chopped parsley. Enjoy!
