Ingredients
- 1 cup (232g) mayonnaise
- ½ cup (132g) Thai sweet chili sauce
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha (or more to taste)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken tenderloins
- 1 cup (245g) buttermilk
- ¾ cup (94g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (64g) cornstarch
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 2 cups (216g) panko breadcrumbs, plain
- Canola oil, for frying
- Parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Make the Bang Bang Sauce: In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, and honey. Mix well and set aside.
- Prepare the Chicken: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, flour, cornstarch, egg, Sriracha, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper. Add the chicken tenderloins and toss to coat evenly.
- Dredge the Chicken: Place the panko breadcrumbs in a shallow plate. Working one piece at a time, remove the chicken from the batter, shaking off any excess, then dredge in the panko, pressing slightly to adhere. Set the coated chicken aside.
- Heat the Oil: In a large skillet, add about an inch of canola oil. Heat over medium-high heat until the oil reaches 365°F (185°C).
- Fry the Chicken: Working in batches, fry the chicken for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Remove the chicken from the skillet and transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
- Finish and Serve: Toss the fried chicken with the prepared bang bang sauce. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- You can adjust the spice level of the sauce by adding more or less Sriracha to suit your taste.
- Serve this dish with a side of rice or veggies for a complete meal.
- For a lighter version, bake the chicken instead of frying it, although the texture may not be as crispy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main Dish, Appetizer, Comfort Food
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
