Bang Bang Chicken (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
01 -
1 cup (232g) mayonnaise.
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½ cup (132g) Thai sweet chili sauce.
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1 teaspoon Sriracha, plus more to taste.
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2 tablespoons honey.
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1½ pounds chicken tenderloins.
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1 cup (245g) buttermilk.
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¾ cup (94g) all-purpose flour.
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½ cup (64g) cornstarch.
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1 large egg, room temperature.
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1 tablespoon Sriracha for batter.
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½ teaspoon garlic powder.
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½ teaspoon kosher salt.
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¼ teaspoon black pepper.
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⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional).
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2 cups (216g) plain panko breadcrumbs.
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Canola oil for frying.
# Instructions:
01 -
Mix mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, and honey in a bowl.
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Whisk buttermilk, flour, cornstarch, egg, Sriracha, and seasonings. Add chicken to coat.
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Remove chicken from batter, dredge in panko breadcrumbs, pressing to adhere.
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Heat 1 inch oil in large skillet to 365°F.
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Cook chicken in batches 2-3 minutes per side until golden and 165°F internal.
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Drain on paper towels, toss with sauce, garnish with parsley.
# Notes:
01 -
Don't overcrowd pan when frying.
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Maintain oil temperature between batches.
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Sauce can be made ahead.