Description
Bang Bang Chicken is a crispy, golden-fried chicken dish drizzled or tossed in a creamy, spicy-sweet sauce made from mayonnaise, Thai chili sauce, and Sriracha—an addictive blend of textures and bold Asian-inspired flavors.
Ingredients
- For the Chicken:
- 1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken tenderloins or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp Sriracha
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- Oil for frying
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- For the Bang Bang Sauce:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup Thai sweet chili sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1–2 tsp Sriracha (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, honey, and Sriracha. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, mix buttermilk, flour, cornstarch, egg, Sriracha, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne until smooth. Add chicken pieces and coat well. Let sit for 20–30 minutes.
- Place panko breadcrumbs in a shallow dish. Remove chicken pieces from batter, allow excess to drip off, and coat in breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet or fryer to 350°F (175°C). Fry chicken in batches for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
- Drizzle or toss fried chicken with the prepared sauce. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- Air-fry or bake the chicken for a lighter version.
- Swap chicken with cauliflower for a vegetarian take.
- Adjust Sriracha levels to control spice intensity.
- Serve over rice, noodles, in wraps, or with slaw.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 26g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
