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Bang Bang Chicken Bake Recipe

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This Bang Bang Chicken Bake is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish featuring tender, juicy chicken breasts coated in a creamy, spicy sweet chili sauce. Perfectly baked to an ideal temperature and optionally broiled for a caramelized finish, this recipe offers a delicious balance of sweet, spicy, and savory flavors. Serve it over rice, vegetables, or in lettuce wraps for a delightful meal that serves four.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts

Sauce and Seasoning

  • 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

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish using oil or nonstick spray to ensure the chicken does not stick during baking.
  2. Prepare Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry using paper towels. Season both sides with salt and black pepper evenly for flavor.
  3. Make Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and garlic powder until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
  4. Arrange and Coat Chicken: Place the seasoned chicken breasts in a single layer in the prepared baking dish. Pour the sauce over the chicken evenly and spread it to coat the breasts completely.
  5. Bake: Bake the chicken uncovered in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C), ensuring it is fully cooked and juicy.
  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 the baking time, watching carefully to avoid burning.
  7. Rest and Garnish: Remove the baking dish from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes to retain its juices. Garnish with chopped green onions and sprinkle red pepper flakes on top if using.
  8. Serve: Serve this flavorful Bang Bang Chicken over rice, with your favorite vegetables, or wrapped in fresh lettuce leaves for a lighter option.

Notes

  • You can adjust the spiciness by varying the amount of sriracha and red pepper flakes according to your taste.
  • To speed up cooking for thinner chicken breasts, reduce baking time accordingly and always check for doneness with a meat thermometer.
  • For a gluten-free version, ensure that the sweet chili sauce and mayonnaise are gluten-free certified.
  • Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently.

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