Bang Bang Chicken
A simple, crunchy chicken with a sweet and spicy sauce made with mayo, sweet chili, and sriracha.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free (if using gluten-free ingredients)
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken tenderloins
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 egg
- Oil for frying
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1–2 tbsp sriracha (to taste)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the bang bang sauce by mixing mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Set up a breading station with flour, beaten egg, and panko breadcrumbs.
- Dip each chicken tenderloin first in flour, then in the egg, and finally coat in panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Fry the coated chicken tenderloins in the hot oil until they are crispy and golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per side.
- Drain on paper towels and serve warm, drizzled with the bang bang sauce.
Notes
Keep sauce separate until serving to maintain chicken’s crunchiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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