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Bang Bang Chicken Bake Recipe

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4.8 from 89 reviews
  • Author: Lily
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

Bang Bang Chicken Bake is a flavorful and easy-to-make baked chicken dish coated in a creamy, spicy, and slightly sweet sauce made from mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and honey. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, this dish is baked until tender and juicy, with an optional broil step to caramelize the top. Garnished with fresh green onions and red pepper flakes, it pairs beautifully with rice, vegetables, or lettuce wraps for a complete meal.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts

Sauce

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ⅓ cup sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha (adjust to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

Seasoning & Garnish

  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish with oil or nonstick spray to prepare for baking the chicken.
  2. Prepare Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season both sides evenly with salt and black pepper to enhance the flavor.
  3. Make Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and garlic powder until you achieve a smooth and well-combined sauce.
  4. Arrange Chicken: Place the seasoned chicken breasts in a single layer in the prepared baking dish and pour the sauce evenly over the top, spreading it to coat each breast thoroughly.
  5. Bake Chicken: Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C), indicating it is fully cooked and safe to eat.
  6. Optional Broil: For a caramelized and slightly crispy top, switch your oven to broil and broil the chicken for 2 to 3 minutes at the end of cooking, watching carefully to avoid burning.
  7. Rest and Garnish: Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute, then sprinkle with chopped green onions and optional red pepper flakes for added flavor and color.
  8. Serve: Serve the Bang Bang Chicken Bake over rice, with steamed vegetables, or wrapped in lettuce leaves for a delicious and versatile meal.

Notes

  • Adjust the amount of sriracha to control the heat level according to your preference.
  • Allowing the chicken to rest after baking helps keep it juicy and tender.
  • Broiling at the end is optional but adds a nice caramelized finish to the sauce.
  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken reaches a safe internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  • This recipe pairs well with steamed rice, salad, or grilled vegetables for a complete meal.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: Bang Bang Chicken, Baked Chicken, Spicy Chicken, Easy Dinner, Sweet Chili Sauce Chicken, Sriracha Chicken, Weeknight Meal

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