Crispy Chicken Tenders with Bang Bang Sauce
Crispy chicken tenders coated in panko and served with a creamy sweet and spicy bang bang sauce.
Equipment
- Large Mixing Bowl
- shallow dish
- deep skillet
- Tongs
- paper towel lined plate or wire rack
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken tenders
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- oil for frying
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 to 2 tablespoons sriracha
- 2 tablespoons honey
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together buttermilk, flour, cornstarch, egg, hot sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Add the chicken tenders and coat well. Let them rest for about 15 minutes.
- Place panko breadcrumbs in a shallow dish. Dredge each tender in the crumbs and press firmly to coat.
- Heat oil for frying to 350 degrees F and fry the tenders in batches until golden brown and cooked through.
- Mix mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and honey until smooth.
- Serve the fried chicken with the bang bang sauce drizzled over the top or on the side for dipping.
Notes
- >Keep the oil hot and fry in batches for the crispiest result.
>Adjust sriracha to control the spice level.
>Serve immediately for the best texture.