Crunchy Chicken Spicy Sauce (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

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

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

# Instructions:

01 - Stir together chili sauce, Sriracha, honey, and mayonnaise.
02 - Mix flour, buttermilk, cornstarch, egg, Sriracha, and spices. Drench chicken in it.
03 - Pull chicken out of the batter and roll it in panko until covered.
04 - Heat oil to 365°F. Fry each piece for 2-3 minutes per side. Check for 165°F inside.
05 - Let fried pieces sit on towels to drain. Toss in the sauce, then sprinkle parsley.

# Notes:

01 - Don’t overcrowd the pan; do small batches.
02 - Keep the oil steady at 365°F while frying.

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