Bang Bang Chicken (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
01 -
1 cup (232g) mayonnaise.
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½ cup (132g) Thai sweet chili sauce.
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1 teaspoon Sriracha.
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2 tablespoons honey.
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1½ pounds chicken tenderloins.
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1 cup (245g) buttermilk.
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¾ cup (94g) all-purpose flour.
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½ cup (64g) cornstarch.
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1 large egg, room temperature.
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1 tablespoon Sriracha.
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½ teaspoon garlic powder.
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½ teaspoon kosher salt.
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¼ teaspoon black pepper.
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⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional).
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2 cups (216g) panko breadcrumbs.
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Canola oil for frying.
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Chopped parsley for garnish.
# Instructions:
01 -
Mix mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, and honey in bowl. Set aside.
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Whisk buttermilk, flour, cornstarch, egg, Sriracha, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne in bowl.
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Add chicken tenders to mixture, toss to coat.
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Put panko on shallow plate.
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Remove each tender from batter, shake off excess.
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Coat in panko, pressing to stick.
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Heat inch of oil to 365°F in large skillet.
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Fry in batches 2-3 minutes per side until golden and 165°F internal.
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Drain on paper towels.
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Toss with sauce and garnish with parsley. Serve warm.
# Notes:
01 -
A crispy, sweet, and spicy chicken dish perfect as appetizer or main course. The homemade bang bang sauce adds creamy richness to the crunchy coating.