Description
This dish is a crowd-pleaser from the first bite—crispy fried chicken tenders coated in a creamy, spicy-sweet bang bang sauce. It’s the kind of comfort food you make for game day or a fun dinner, with a sauce so good you’ll want to drizzle it on everything!
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
1 lb chicken tenders
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup cornstarch
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp paprika
Salt & pepper, to taste
Oil, for frying
For the Bang Bang Sauce:
½ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup sweet chili sauce
1 tbsp sriracha (adjust to heat preference)
1 tbsp honey
1 tsp rice vinegar
Optional Garnish:
Chopped parsley or green onions
Instructions
Marinate Chicken: Place chicken in a bowl with buttermilk. Let sit 30 minutes to tenderize.
Prep Dredge: In a separate bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Heat Oil: Heat oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C).
Dredge & Fry: Remove chicken from buttermilk, dredge in flour mix, and fry until golden and cooked through (about 4–6 mins). Drain on paper towels.
Make Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and rice vinegar.
Toss or Drizzle: Coat chicken in sauce or drizzle on top. Garnish with herbs if desired.
Notes
Crispy, creamy, spicy, and sweet—this bang bang chicken lives up to its name with every bite!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 520 per serving
- Sugar: 10g per serving
- Sodium: 820mg per serving
- Fat: 31g per serving
- Carbohydrates: 31g per serving
- Protein: 29g per serving
- Cholesterol: 105mg per serving