Description
Bang Bang Chicken Bake is a flavorful, easy-to-make dish featuring tender baked chicken breasts smothered in a creamy, spicy, and slightly sweet sauce made with mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and honey. Finished with a caramelized top under the broiler and garnished with fresh green onions and optional red pepper flakes, this recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner served over rice, vegetables, or wrapped in lettuce.
Ingredients
Scale
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
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
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 with oil or nonstick spray to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season both sides evenly with salt and black pepper for flavor.
- Make Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and garlic powder until you achieve a smooth and consistent sauce.
- Arrange Chicken in Dish: Place the seasoned chicken breasts in a single layer inside the prepared baking dish. Pour the sauce over the chicken, spreading it evenly to coat each piece well.
- 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), ensuring the chicken is fully cooked and juicy.
- Optional Broil: For a nice caramelized finish, switch the oven to broil and cook the chicken for 2-3 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Rest and Garnish: Remove the dish from the oven and allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes. Then sprinkle with chopped green onions and red pepper flakes if desired.
- Serve: Serve the Bang Bang Chicken hot over steamed rice, alongside vegetables, or wrapped in fresh lettuce leaves for a low-carb option.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of sriracha according to your preferred spice level.
- Broiling is optional but recommended for a caramelized, slightly crispy top.
- This dish pairs well with steamed jasmine or basmati rice.
- You can use chicken thighs instead of breasts for a juicier result, adjusting the cooking time accordingly.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: bang bang chicken, baked chicken, spicy chicken recipe, easy chicken dinner, creamy chicken bake, weeknight dinner
