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Crispy Chicken Tenders with Spicy Bang Bang Sauce

A deliciously easy weeknight meal featuring crispy chicken tenders paired with a zesty bang bang sauce that both kids and adults will love.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crispy Chicken Tenders
  • 1 lb 1 lb chicken breasts, cut into strips About 450g of chicken
  • 1 cup 1 cup buttermilk This is the secret for tenderness!
  • 1 cup 1 cup flour
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
For the Spicy Bang Bang Sauce
  • 1/2 cup 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
  • 1-2 tablespoons 1-2 tablespoons Sriracha Adjust based on your spice tolerance
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon lime juice
  • Salt to taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Start by marinating the chicken strips in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes (or overnight for best results).
  2. In a separate bowl, mix together flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Cooking
  1. Remove the chicken from the buttermilk and let the excess drip off. Coat each strip in the flour mixture and shake off any excess.
  2. Heat oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat. Fry the coated chicken strips in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Drain the cooked chicken on a paper towel-lined plate.
  4. For the spicy bang bang sauce, combine mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, and lime juice in a small bowl. Adjust the heat by adding more Sriracha as desired.

Notes

For extra crispiness, consider double-dipping your chicken! If you don't have buttermilk, mix 1 cup of milk with a tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar and let it sit for 5-10 minutes. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.