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Bang Bang Chicken Recipe

This Bang Bang Chicken Recipe features tender, juicy chicken tossed in a creamy, sweet, and spicy bang bang sauce made with mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha. Perfect for dinner ideas with chicken, quick chicken breast recipes, and easy weeknight meals, this dish can be baked, air-fried, or grilled. Serve it in bowls, wraps, or as bang bang chicken skewers for a flavorful meal the whole family will love.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • For the Chicken:
  • 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Optional for crispy version
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • For the Bang Bang Sauce:
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice

Method
 

  1. Season chicken pieces with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
  2. For Oven Method:
  3. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  4. If making crispy chicken, dip pieces in buttermilk, then coat with panko.
  5. Arrange on a lined baking sheet, lightly spray with oil, and bake for 18–22 minutes until cooked through and golden.
  6. For Skillet Method:
  7. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  8. Cook chicken 5–7 minutes per side until fully cooked.
  9. For Grill Method:
  10. Thread chicken onto skewers and grill over medium heat until cooked through and lightly charred.
  11. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and lime juice until smooth.
  12. Toss cooked chicken in the bang bang sauce or drizzle sauce over the top before serving.
  13. Serve immediately with rice, salad, or vegetables.

Notes

Adjust spice level by adding more or less sriracha.
For a lighter version, substitute half of the mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat gently in a skillet or air fryer for best texture.
Great served over rice bowls, in wraps, or as bang bang chicken skewers for gatherings.