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The Ultimate Guide to Bang Bang Chicken: A Crispy, Creamy, Spicy Sensation

The BEST Bang Bang Chicken Recipe You'll Try!
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Bang Bang Chicken is crispy, golden-fried chicken tossed in a creamy, sweet, and spicy sauce made with mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, and honey. Inspired by Sichuan cuisine but adapted for Western tastes, it’s perfect as an appetizer or main course and is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

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For the Bang Bang Sauce:

  • 1 cup mayonnaise

  • ½ cup Thai sweet chili sauce

  • 1 tsp Sriracha sauce

  • 2 tbsp honey

For the Chicken:

  • 1 ½ lbs (680 g) boneless, skinless chicken tenderloins

  • 1 cup buttermilk

  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour

  • ½ cup cornstarch

  • 1 large egg

  • 1 tbsp Sriracha sauce

  • ½ tsp garlic powder

  • ½ tsp salt

  • ¼ tsp black pepper

  • ⅛ tsp 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, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, and honey 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.
    Add chicken tenderloins and ensure they are fully coated. 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 adhere. Place on a clean plate.

  4. Fry the Chicken:
    Heat canola oil in a skillet over medium-high heat to 365°F (185°C).
    Fry chicken tenders in batches for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F / 74°C).
    Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.

  5. Toss in Sauce:
    Transfer fried chicken to a bowl and toss in the Bang Bang Sauce until evenly coated.

  6. Garnish & Serve:
    Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve warm.

Notes

  • Oil Temperature: Keep oil at 365°F for the crispiest chicken.

  • Spicier Sauce: Add extra Sriracha or cayenne for more heat.

  • Healthier Option: Bake or air fry chicken instead of frying.

  • Prep Ahead: Sauce can be made in advance and stored in the fridge.

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