Bang Bang Chicken
A crunchy, saucy, and slightly spicy chicken dish with a creamy sweet-chili sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners or parties.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten-Free Option
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) chicken tenderloins
- All-purpose flour (for dredging)
- 2 eggs, beaten
- Panko breadcrumbs (for coating)
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- Sriracha (to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt (to taste)
Instructions
- Make the Bang Bang Sauce: In a small bowl whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha to taste, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt.
- Set up your breading station: Place flour in the first shallow dish, beaten eggs in the second, and panko breadcrumbs in the third.
- Bread the chicken: Dredge each tenderloin in flour, dip into the beaten eggs, then coat fully in panko.
- Heat the oil: Pour enough oil into a frying pan to cover the bottom by about 1/4 inch and heat over medium-high until shimmering.
- Fry the chicken: Add tenderloins to the pan, frying until golden brown, about 3–4 minutes per side.
- Drain and rest: Transfer cooked pieces to paper towels to drain.
- Finish and serve: Drizzle or toss the chicken with the Bang Bang sauce and serve immediately.
Notes
For a lighter sauce, swap half the mayo for plain Greek yogurt. For a vegetarian version, use cauliflower florets or firm tofu.
Find it online: https://www.wholesomeeasy.com/bang-bang-chicken/