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Irresistible Bang Bang Chicken Tenders in 30 Minutes

bang bang chicken tenders

Crispy Bang Bang Chicken Tenders are a delicious and spicy appetizer perfect for game day or any gathering. These tenders are coated in a crispy panko breading and drizzled with a sweet and spicy Bang Bang sauce.

Ingredients

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  • lbs chicken tenders
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1½ cups panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • Oil, for frying
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • ½ cup sweet chili sauce
  • 2 tbsp sriracha
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp rice vinegar

Instructions

  1. Set up a breading station with flour in one bowl, beaten eggs in another, and panko mixed with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a third.
  2. Dredge each chicken tender in flour, dip into eggs, then coat evenly with seasoned panko.
  3. Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. Fry chicken tenders in batches for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
  4. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
  5. In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and rice vinegar until smooth.
  6. Drizzle sauce generously over crispy chicken tenders.
  7. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with extra sauce on the side.

Notes

  • For extra crispiness, double-coat the chicken tenders by repeating the breading process.
  • Adjust the amount of sriracha to control the spiciness of the sauce.
  • Serve immediately for the best texture.

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