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Bang Bang Chicken Tenders Recipe: Easy Spicy Ranch Dip for Perfect Crunch

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Crispy, juicy chicken tenders coated in a sweet and spicy Bang Bang sauce, served with a bold, creamy spicy ranch dip. Perfect for parties, game day, or a fun weeknight dinner—these crowd-pleasers are easy to make and totally addictive.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 pounds chicken tenders, trimmed
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • Nonstick cooking spray (for baking)
  • Vegetable oil (for frying, optional)
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoons sriracha
  • 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 1/2 cup ranch dressing
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice

Instructions

  1. Pat chicken tenders dry with paper towels.
  2. Set up a breading station: In one bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. In a second bowl, whisk eggs. In a third bowl, add panko breadcrumbs.
  3. Dredge each chicken tender in the flour mixture, shake off excess, dip in eggs, then press into panko until fully coated.
  4. To bake: Place breaded tenders on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spray lightly with nonstick cooking spray, and bake at 425°F for 18-22 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.
  5. To fry: Heat 1 inch of oil in a frying pan to 350°F. Fry chicken tenders in batches for 3-4 minutes per side until deep golden and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
  6. Make the Bang Bang sauce: In a bowl or blender, mix mayonnaise, sriracha, sweet chili sauce, honey, and rice vinegar until smooth. Adjust to taste.
  7. Make the spicy ranch dip: Stir together ranch dressing, sriracha, chives, and lime juice. Chill until serving.
  8. Toss cooked chicken tenders with half the Bang Bang sauce or drizzle sauce over tenders. Serve extra sauce on the side for dipping.
  9. Arrange tenders on a platter, garnish with extra chives or sesame seeds if desired, and serve hot with spicy ranch dip.

Notes

For extra crunch, double-dip in egg and panko. Chill breaded tenders for 10 minutes before cooking to help coating stick. Adjust sriracha for spice level. Use gluten-free panko and almond flour for gluten-free version. Air fryer method: cook at 400°F for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway.

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