Description
A bold and crispy dish with a perfect balance of spice and sweetness, making it ideal for family dinners or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup Thai sweet chili sauce
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha sauce (plus an extra tablespoon for breading)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken tenderloins
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 1 large egg
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for added heat)
- 2 cups plain panko breadcrumbs
- Canola oil for frying
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Make the sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, Sriracha (1 tsp), and honey until smooth. Refrigerate while you prepare the chicken.
- Marinate: Place chicken tenderloins into a bowl and cover them with buttermilk. Allow them to marinate for at least 15 minutes to enhance tenderness.
- Prepare coatings: In a shallow dish, combine the flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne (if using). In another bowl, whisk the egg with 1 tablespoon of Sriracha. Place panko breadcrumbs into a third shallow dish.
- Coat the chicken: Remove the chicken from buttermilk. Dredge each piece in flour, then dip into the egg mixture, and finally coat with panko breadcrumbs, pressing to adhere well.
- Fry: Heat about 1 inch of canola oil in a deep skillet to 350°F (175°C). Fry the chicken tenderloins in batches, about 3-4 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through (165°F or 74°C internally).
- Drain: Transfer fried chicken to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Serve: Toss the hot chicken with your chilled sauce in a bowl until evenly coated. Garnish with chopped parsley, and serve immediately.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt. Can also use almond flour for a gluten-free option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Bang Bang Chicken, Spicy Chicken, Crispy Chicken, Thai Recipe, Comfort Food