Tasty Bang Bang Chicken Bake

I’m absolutely obsessed with this bang bang chicken bake, and I can’t wait for you to try it! The combination of crispy, seasoned chicken tossed in a creamy sweet chili sauce is seriously addictive – that sweet chili sauce and sriracha combo creates the perfect balance of sweet and spicy that’ll have everyone going back for seconds. Trust me, this is going to become your new weeknight dinner go-to!

Estimated Nutrition

Estimated nutrition for the whole recipe (without optional ingredients):

• Calories: 2300-2500
• Protein: 170-190 g
• Fat: 135-150 g
• Carbohydrates: 110-125 g

Ingredients

For the chicken:

• 2 lb chicken (cut into 1-inch bite-sized cubes)
• 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper

For the sauce:

• 1 cup mayo (I prefer Hellmann's for the best creamy consistency)
• 2/3 cup sweet chili sauce (I use Mae Ploy for authentic Thai flavor)
• 1 1/2 tbsp sriracha
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp rice vinegar

For garnish:

• 2 tbsp chopped green onions

Step 1: Prepare the Bang Bang Sauce

• 1 cup mayo
• 2/3 cup sweet chili sauce
• 1 1/2 tbsp sriracha
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp rice vinegar

In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayo, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and rice vinegar until smooth and well combined.

The sauce should have a vibrant orange-red color with a creamy, pourable consistency.

Set aside while you prepare the chicken.

I like to make this first so the flavors can meld slightly while the chicken cooks.

Step 2: Season and Prepare the Chicken

• 2 lb chicken
• 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper

Preheat your oven to 400°F.

In a small bowl, combine the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.

Place the cubed chicken in a 9x13 inch baking dish (or similar size), drizzle with olive oil, then sprinkle the spice mixture evenly over the chicken.

Toss gently to coat all pieces thoroughly with the oil and seasoning blend.

Step 3: Coat Chicken and Bake

• seasoned chicken from Step 2
• bang bang sauce from Step 1

Pour the bang bang sauce from Step 1 over the seasoned chicken, stirring gently to ensure all pieces are coated evenly with the creamy sauce.

Spread the mixture into an even layer in the baking dish.

Place in the preheated 400°F oven and bake for 18-22 minutes, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F when checked with a meat thermometer.

I find the chicken is done when it's cooked through but still moist, so don't overbake it.

Step 4: Finish and Serve

• 2 tbsp chopped green onions

Remove the baking dish from the oven and let rest for 2-3 minutes.

Transfer the bang bang chicken to a serving dish or individual plates, spooning any sauce from the bottom of the baking dish over the top.

Garnish generously with chopped green onions for a fresh pop of color and mild onion flavor.

Tasty Bang Bang Chicken Bake

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 2400

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

For the chicken

• 2 lb chicken (cut into 1-inch bite-sized cubes)
• 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper

For the sauce

• 1 cup mayo (I prefer Hellmann's for the best creamy consistency)
• 2/3 cup sweet chili sauce (I use Mae Ploy for authentic Thai flavor)
• 1 1/2 tbsp sriracha
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp rice vinegar

For garnish

• 2 tbsp chopped green onions

Method

 

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayo, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and rice vinegar until smooth and well combined. The sauce should have a vibrant orange-red color with a creamy, pourable consistency. Set aside while you prepare the chicken. I like to make this first so the flavors can meld slightly while the chicken cooks.
2. Preheat your oven to 400°F. In a small bowl, combine the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Place the cubed chicken in a 9x13 inch baking dish (or similar size), drizzle with olive oil, then sprinkle the spice mixture evenly over the chicken. Toss gently to coat all pieces thoroughly with the oil and seasoning blend.
3. Pour the bang bang sauce from Step 1 over the seasoned chicken, stirring gently to ensure all pieces are coated evenly with the creamy sauce. Spread the mixture into an even layer in the baking dish. Place in the preheated 400°F oven and bake for 18-22 minutes, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F when checked with a meat thermometer. I find the chicken is done when it's cooked through but still moist, so don't overbake it.
4. Remove the baking dish from the oven and let rest for 2-3 minutes. Transfer the bang bang chicken to a serving dish or individual plates, spooning any sauce from the bottom of the baking dish over the top. Garnish generously with chopped green onions for a fresh pop of color and mild onion flavor.