Crispy Bang Bang Chicken Tenders/Perfect Appetizer/Delicious Sauce/How to Recipe

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: low-fat yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + vinegar

Low-fat yogurt reduces calories while maintaining tanginess.

panko breadcrumbs

🥗Healthier: whole wheat breadcrumbs

💰Cheaper: regular breadcrumbs

Whole wheat breadcrumbs add fiber without losing crunch.

sweet chili sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade chili sauce

💰Cheaper: ketchup + hot sauce

Homemade options can reduce sugar content.

sriracha

🥗Healthier: hot sauce

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes

Hot sauce can provide similar heat with less cost.

Get a bowl and add 1 cup of buttermilk.

Add 3/4 cup of flour and 1/2 cup of cornstarch to the bowl.

Crack in 1 egg and add a bit of sriracha, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and optional cayenne pepper.

Whisk the mixture to incorporate all the flavors.

Add the chicken tenders directly into the mixture and coat them well.

Let the chicken marinate for about 1 hour (or overnight if desired).

While the chicken is marinating, prepare the sauce by mixing 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/2 cup Thai red chili sauce, 1 teaspoon sriracha, and 2 tablespoons honey in a bowl.

Once marinated, bread the chicken tenders in plain Panko breadcrumbs, ensuring each piece is well coated.

Heat oil in a frying pan to 350°F.

Carefully add the breaded chicken tenders to the hot oil, frying a few at a time to avoid overcrowding.

Fry the chicken tenders for about 3 to 5 minutes until golden brown and crispy.

Remove the chicken from the oil and place on a rack to drain excess oil.

Drizzle the sauce over the warm chicken tenders before serving.

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