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Crispy Bang Bang Chicken That Will Wow Your Guests

Crispy Bang Bang Chicken That Will Wow Your Guests Tonight

This Crispy Bang Bang Chicken will wow your guests with its irresistible crunch and creamy, sweet, and spicy sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Sauce
  • ½ cup mayonnaise Substitute with Greek yogurt for lighter version.
  • ¼ cup Thai sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce Adjust based on your heat preference.
  • 1 tablespoon honey Swap with maple syrup for a vegan version.
Chicken
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken tenderloins Feel free to use shrimp, tofu, or cauliflower.
  • 1 cup buttermilk Replace with regular milk mixed with vinegar.
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour Substitute with gluten-free flour blend.
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • 1 large egg Omit for vegan options or replace with a flax egg.
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder Fresh garlic can be used.
  • ½ teaspoon salt Adjust to your taste.
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper Adjust to your liking.
  • pinch cayenne pepper Optional for extra heat.
  • 1 cup plain panko breadcrumbs Can replace with regular breadcrumbs.
  • ½ cup canola oil Can use vegetable or peanut oil.
  • ¼ cup chopped parsley Garnish.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • large skillet
  • slotted spoon
  • Meat Thermometer

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, and honey until smooth. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, combine buttermilk, all-purpose flour, cornstarch, egg, Sriracha, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne. Stir until blended. Add chicken and marinate for 10 minutes.
  3. Remove each chicken piece and dredge in panko breadcrumbs. Place on a plate while preparing to fry.
  4. Heat canola oil in a skillet over medium-high heat to 365°F. Fry chicken for 2-3 minutes per side or until golden brown. Check internal temperature.
  5. Use a slotted spoon to transfer fried chicken to a paper towel-lined plate. Toss with Bang Bang sauce until fully coated.
  6. Garnish with parsley and serve immediately alongside rice or salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 250IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For optimal crunch, consider double-coating the chicken in both marinade and breadcrumbs. Store leftovers properly for best texture.

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