Description
A deliciously crispy chicken dish coated in a creamy, spicy, and sweet sauce that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup Thai sweet chili sauce
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken tenderloins
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 2 cups plain panko breadcrumbs
- Canola oil for frying
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, and honey until smooth. Chill it in the refrigerator while you prepare the chicken.
- Place the chicken tenderloins in a separate bowl and cover them with buttermilk. Let them marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- In a shallow dish, mix flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne (if using). In another bowl, whisk the egg and Sriracha together. Then, put the panko breadcrumbs in a third shallow dish.
- Remove the chicken from the buttermilk, letting the excess drip off. Dredge each piece in the flour mixture, dip in the egg, and finally coat well with panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat canola oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the breaded chicken in batches for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Transfer the fried chicken to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- In a large bowl, combine the fried chicken with the chilled sauce, gently tossing it to coat each piece.
- Garnish with chopped parsley, and serve immediately while it’s still hot and crispy.
Notes
Double-bread your chicken for extra crunch. Serve with salad, rice, or lettuce wraps.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Bang Bang Chicken, Spicy Chicken, Crispy Chicken, Game Day Snack, Finger Food