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Bang Bang Chicken

Crispy Bang Bang Chicken That'll Make Dinner Exciting

Experience the crunch of Crispy Bang Bang Chicken with a sweet and spicy kick, perfect for dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bang Bang Sauce
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise or Greek yogurt for a lighter option
  • 1/4 cup Sweet Chili Sauce
  • 1-2 tablespoons Sriracha Sauce adjust for heat preference
  • 2 tablespoons Honey or agave for vegan option
For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Tenderloins can swap for shrimp or tofu
  • 1 cup Buttermilk or milk mixed with lemon juice
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour as needed
  • 1/2 cup Cornstarch or extra flour if unavailable
  • 1 large Egg or flax egg/applesauce for vegan
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs or regular breadcrumbs
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper adjust to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper optional for spiciness
For Frying
  • 2 cups Canola Oil or vegetable/peanut oil
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • Medium bowl
  • large mixing bowl
  • Large skillet
  • Whisk
  • cooking thermometer

Method
 

Make the Bang Bang Sauce
  1. In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, and honey. Whisk until smooth and creamy, then set aside.
Prepare Chicken Marinade
  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together buttermilk, flour, cornstarch, egg, Sriracha, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne.
  2. Coat chicken tenderloins in marinade and let marinate for about 10 minutes.
Coat the Chicken
  1. Remove chicken from marinade, let excess drip off, and roll in panko breadcrumbs.
Fry the Chicken
  1. Heat canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches 365°F.
  2. Fry chicken tenderloins for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  3. Drain on paper towels.
Toss Chicken in Sauce
  1. Combine fried chicken with the Bang Bang sauce in a large bowl and toss until fully coated.
Garnish and Serve
  1. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to adjust spiciness and experiment with protein substitutes. Store leftovers properly for best taste.

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