Description
Bang Bang Chicken Bake is a flavorful and easy-to-make baked chicken dish featuring a creamy, spicy, and slightly sweet sauce made from mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and honey. This dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner and pairs wonderfully with rice, vegetables, or lettuce wraps.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Sauce
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Garnish
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish using oil or nonstick spray to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides evenly with ¼ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
- Make Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and garlic powder until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Arrange and Sauce Chicken: Place the seasoned chicken breasts in a single layer in the prepared baking dish. Pour the sauce over the chicken breasts and spread it evenly to ensure every piece is coated.
- Bake Chicken: Bake the chicken uncovered in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) using a meat thermometer.
- Optional Broil: For a caramelized and slightly crisp top, broil the chicken for an additional 2 to 3 minutes at the end of baking. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
- Rest and Garnish: Remove the baking dish from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes to keep it juicy. Sprinkle chopped green onions and red pepper flakes over the top as garnish.
- Serve: Serve the Bang Bang Chicken over steamed rice, alongside cooked vegetables, or wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves for a fresh option.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of sriracha to control the spiciness of the dish.
- Broiling at the end is optional but adds a nice caramelized flavor and texture.
- Make sure not to overcook the chicken to keep it tender and juicy.
- This dish can be prepared a day ahead and reheated for convenience.
- Try serving with cauliflower rice for a low-carb alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Bang Bang Chicken, baked chicken, spicy chicken, sweet chili chicken, easy dinner recipe, chicken breast recipes
