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Bang Bang Chicken Recipe

Bang Bang Chicken Recipe
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Bang Bang Chicken is a popular dish featuring crispy chicken tenders coated in a spicy, sweet, and tangy sauce. This recipe provides a step-by-step guide to creating this flavorful dish at home.

Ingredients

For the Sauce:

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • ½ cup Thai sweet chili sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Sriracha sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey

For the Chicken:

  • 1 ½ pounds boneless (skinless chicken tenderloins)
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup cornstarch
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 2 cups plain panko breadcrumbs
  • Canola oil (for frying)
  • Chopped parsley (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Make the Bang Bang Sauce: In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, and honey. Whisk until smooth. Cover and set aside.
  2. Prepare the Chicken Marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk together buttermilk, flour, cornstarch, egg, Sriracha, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and optional cayenne pepper until smooth. Add the chicken tenderloins to the marinade, ensuring they are fully coated. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
  3. Coat the Chicken: Place panko breadcrumbs on a plate. Remove each chicken tender from the marinade and coat evenly with breadcrumbs, pressing gently to ensure the crumbs adhere. Set coated chicken aside on a clean plate.
  4. Fry the Chicken: Heat canola oil in a skillet over medium-high heat to 365°F. Fry chicken tenders in batches for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
  5. Drain and Toss: Transfer fried chicken to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Toss the chicken tenders in the Bang Bang Sauce until evenly coated.
  6. Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve warm.

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