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Bang Bang Chicken

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A quick, crunchy, and flavorful chicken dish coated in a sweet and spicy sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken tenderloins
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup cornstarch
  • 1 large egg (room temperature)
  • 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • ½ cup Thai sweet chili sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Sriracha (or more to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • Canola oil (for frying)
  • Parsley (chopped, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Bang Bang Sauce: In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, and honey until smooth.
  2. Marinate the Chicken: Soak chicken tenderloins in buttermilk for at least 10 minutes.
  3. Set Up Breading: In three shallow dishes, prepare the flour mixture (flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, salt, pepper), egg mixture (egg and Sriracha), and panko breadcrumbs.
  4. Bread the Chicken: Dredge each tenderloin in the flour mixture, dip in the egg mixture, then coat with panko.
  5. Fry the Chicken: Heat canola oil over medium heat and fry breaded chicken pieces in batches until golden brown (about 6 minutes).
  6. Serve: Drain on paper towels and drizzle with bang bang sauce.

Notes

Serve hot for the best texture. Can be enjoyed over rice, in wraps, or as a party snack with extra sauce for dipping.

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