Description
Crispy fried chicken tenders coated in a sweet, spicy, and creamy bang bang sauce. Perfect as an appetizer, party snack, or flavorful main dish.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb chicken tenders
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Oil, for frying
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 tbsp sriracha (adjust to heat preference)
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
- Chopped fresh parsley or green onions (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Place chicken tenders in a bowl with buttermilk. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to marinate.
- In a shallow dish, combine flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Heat oil in a deep pan or fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- Remove chicken from the buttermilk and dredge in the flour mixture, pressing the coating onto the chicken to adhere well.
- Fry chicken in batches for 5–6 minutes or until golden brown and fully cooked. Drain on paper towels.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and rice vinegar until smooth to make the bang bang sauce.
- Toss the hot fried chicken tenders in the bang bang sauce or serve the sauce on the side for dipping.
- Garnish with chopped parsley or green onions if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, double-dip the chicken by repeating the dredging process.
- Adjust the level of sriracha to increase or reduce spiciness.
- Serve with a side of rice, salad, or as part of a sandwich for a hearty meal.
- The sauce can also be used as a dip for fries or veggies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 3-4 tenders)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg