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How to Make Perfect Bang Bang Chicken at Home

Crispy Bang Bang Chicken delivers golden panko-crusted chicken tossed in a sweet, spicy, and creamy 3-ingredient sauce for the perfect quick comfort food or appetizer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American Asian Fusion
Calories: 468
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup Thai sweet chili sauce
  • 1-2 tablespoons Sriracha
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 pound chicken tenderloins
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 cups canola oil
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Method
 

  1. Whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, and honey until smooth; refrigerate.
  2. Mix buttermilk, flour, cornstarch, egg, Sriracha, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne; add chicken and marinate 10 minutes.
  3. Coat each chicken piece in panko, pressing to adhere.
  4. Heat oil in a skillet to 365°F.
  5. Fry chicken in batches 2-3 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
  6. Drain on paper towels, then toss warm chicken in Bang Bang sauce.
  7. Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

Maintain oil at 365°F for perfect crispiness. Toss chicken in sauce while warm to ensure even coating and best texture.