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Bang Bang Chicken

Crispy Bang Bang Chicken with Sweet and Spicy Flavor Boost

Bang Bang Chicken is a crowd-pleasing dish featuring crispy texture and a sweet-spicy sauce perfect for gatherings.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

Bang Bang Sauce
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise
  • 0.5 cup Thai Sweet Chili Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Sriracha
  • 2 tablespoons Honey
Chicken
  • 1.5 pounds Chicken Tenderloins can substitute with shrimp, tofu, or cauliflower
  • 1 cup Buttermilk can use regular milk with vinegar
  • 0.75 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 0.5 cup Cornstarch
  • 1 large Egg acts as a binder
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha Sauce adjust for heat level
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper optional for extra heat
  • 2 cups Panko Breadcrumbs
  • Canola Oil for frying
  • Chopped Parsley optional garnish

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • skillet
  • Cooking thermometer

Method
 

Bang Bang Chicken Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of mayonnaise, ½ cup of Thai sweet chili sauce, 1 teaspoon of Sriracha, and 2 tablespoons of honey. Whisk until smooth and set aside.
  2. In another bowl, whisk together 1 cup of buttermilk, ¾ cup of all-purpose flour, ½ cup of cornstarch, 1 large egg, 1 tablespoon of Sriracha, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, ½ teaspoon of salt, ½ teaspoon of black pepper, and cayenne pepper if desired.
  3. Fully coat 1.5 pounds of chicken tenderloins in the marinade and let sit for 10 minutes at room temperature.
  4. Dredge the marinated chicken in 2 cups of panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently for adherence.
  5. Heat canola oil in a skillet until it reaches 365°F, approximately ½ inch deep.
  6. Carefully add the coated chicken to the hot oil, frying for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  7. Remove chicken from the skillet and drain on paper towels. Toss in the Bang Bang Sauce until fully coated.
  8. Serve warm, garnished with chopped parsley, along with jasmine rice or a cucumber salad if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 1000mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure proper marinating time for enhanced flavor and juiciness. Adjust spice levels to preference and experiment with substitutes.

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