Crunchy Chicken Spicy Sauce (Printable Version)

Crispy panko-crusted tenderloins fried to golden bliss, paired with a rich, sweet, and slightly spicy dipping sauce.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Creamy Sauce

01 - 1/2 cup (132g) Thai sweet chili sauce
02 - 1 teaspoon Sriracha
03 - 2 tablespoons honey
04 - 1 cup (232g) mayonnaise

→ Crispy Chicken

05 - Parsley for topping
06 - 2 cups (216g) plain panko breadcrumbs
07 - 1 tablespoon Sriracha
08 - 1/2 cup (64g) cornstarch
09 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
10 - Canola oil for frying
11 - 3/4 cup (94g) all-purpose flour
12 - 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
13 - 1 1/2 pounds chicken tenderloins
14 - 1 large egg
15 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
16 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
17 - 1 cup (245g) buttermilk

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Stir together chili sauce, honey, Sriracha, and mayo.
02 - Stir the buttermilk, flour, cornstarch, egg, Sriracha, and spices together. Dip the chicken to fully coat.
03 - Take chicken from the batter and press into breadcrumbs until covered.
04 - Bring oil temp up to 365°F. Fry each piece, 2-3 minutes per side, until the middle reaches 165°F.
05 - Place cooked chicken on towels to drain grease, toss in sauce, and sprinkle parsley for flair.

# Additional Notes:

01 - Fry in small batches so everything crisps evenly.
02 - Keep oil temperature steady at 365°F for best results.