These Bang Bang Chicken Tenders gives you a crunchy golden coating with tender and juicy chicken inside. Topped with a drizzle of that famous spicy sauce, everyone will be obsessed with these!

❤️ Why You’ll Love This Bang Bang Chicken Tenders Recipe

• Breaded and fried chicken tenders
• Crispy on the outside, tender and juicy inside
• Drizzled with homemade Bang Bang Sauce
• Flavorful twist on traditional chicken tenders
• Gluten-free

Crispy chicken tenders are always a hit, but adding creamy, spicy bang bang sauce takes them to a whole new level.  The breading fries up golden and crunchy while the chicken inside stays juicy and tender. Put the two together and you’ve got tenders everyone obsesses over.

They are super versatile too! You can serve them as dinner with a simple side, pile them on a platter for game day, or just dunk them straight into extra sauce for a savory snack. However you serve them, these gluten-free tenders will go fast. They’re crispy, saucy, and just plain delicious!

I love the flavors in the sauce so much that I have used to to create other delicious dishes. Be sure to check out my Bang Bang Shrimp and Bang Bang Salmon Cakes next.

🛒 Ingredients for Gluten-Free Bang Bang Chicken

• Chicken tenders: Naturally tender, easy to bread, and cook quickly.
• Keto Bang Bang Sauce: Creamy, tangy, and just a little spicy, perfect for drizzling and dipping.
• Super fine almond flour: Gives a light, crisp breading while keeping it gluten free.
• Grated parmesan cheese: Adds salty, cheesy flavor to the coating.
• Pork panko: Makes the breading extra crunchy.
• Eggs, beaten: Help the coating stick to the chicken.
• Smoked paprika: Adds a subtle smoky flavor.
• Salt and ground black pepper: Enhances all the flavors.
• Olive oil: For frying.

*Exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below.

🥣 Recommended Tools

• Large skillet
• Meat thermometer
• Mixing bowl
• Whisk

🔪 How to Make Keto Bang Bang Chicken

Prepare the Bang Bang Sauce according to the directions, then set aside to allow the flavors to meld.

Add the almond flour, parmesan cheese, pork panko, smoked paprika, salt and ground black pepper into a shallow mixing bowl. Add the eggs into another shallow bowl and beat.

Take each chicken tender and dip it into the egg, allowing any excess to drip off.

Dip the chicken tender into the breading mixture.

Set them on a plate, while you prepare the remaining chicken tenders.

Heat a large skillet to medium and add in the olive oil. How much oil you decide to use is entirely up to you.  You can do a shallow fry or traditional fry, either way will work.

Fry the tenders in batches, making sure not to crowd the pan, until they reach an internal temperature of at least 165°F, when checked with a meat thermometer. As the tenders are fried, allow any excess oil to drain on paper towels.

When ready to serve, drizzle some of the Bang Bang Sauce over the tops, and serve the remaining sauce on the side for dipping.

☑️ Storage Instruction

Fridge: Store cooked and cooled chicken tenders in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or air fryer so the coating gets crisp again.

Freezer: Freeze cooked tenders in a single layer on a baking sheet, then transfer to a freezer bag once solid. They’ll keep up to 2 months. Reheat straight from frozen in the oven or air fryer until hot and crispy.

🍴 What to Serve with Bang Bang Chicken Strips

These are some of my favorite pairings to make with Bang Bang Chicken:

• Bang Bang Cauliflower
• Coconut Cauliflower Rice
• Bang Bang Coleslaw
• Lime Cilantro Cauliflower Rice
• Thai Cucumber Salad
• Lime Cilantro Broccoli Slaw

💡 Tips

• To make sure they’re done, use a thermometer to ensure they hit 165°F.
• Don’t overcrowd the skillet or they won’t crisp properly. Fry in smaller batches.
• Let the breaded chicken sit for 5 minutes before frying to help the coating stick.
• Keep your oil around medium heat for even browning without burning.
• Drain fried tenders on a wire rack over paper towels to keep them extra crisp.
• Give the sauce a few minutes to rest before serving so the flavors blend together.

🔄 Substitutions and Additions

• Chicken: Use chicken breast cut into strips or even into nuggets if you don’t have chicken tenders on hand.

• Heat: Add a pinch of cayenne to the breading mix for extra heat.

• Air fryer: Try an air fryer version by spraying the breaded tenders with oil and cooking at 390°F until golden.

• Garnish: Add sesame seeds or sliced green onions on top for a restaurant-style finish.

Can I Bake These Instead of Frying?

Sure, just bake at 400°F on a greased sheet pan for about 20 minutes, flipping once.

Why Did My Breading Fall Off While Frying?

Make sure the tenders are patted dry before coating and let the breading rest before frying.

How Can I Make the Sauce Less Spicy?

You can. Just cut the sriracha in half and add more mayo for a milder version.

Can I Make The Sauce Ahead of Time?

You definitely can because it actually gets better after sitting for a few hours in the fridge.

🍽️ More Chicken Recipes

• Lemon Chicken
• Tuscan Chicken
• Chicken Francese
• Creamy Dijon Chicken
• French Onion Chicken