Description
This Bang Bang Chicken Bake is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish featuring tender baked chicken breasts smothered in a creamy, spicy-sweet sauce made with mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and honey. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, it’s baked until juicy and topped with green onions and optional red pepper flakes for an extra kick. Serve over rice, vegetables, or in lettuce wraps for a delicious meal.
Ingredients
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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
Toppings
- 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. Season both sides evenly with salt and black pepper to enhance flavor.
- Make Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and garlic powder until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Arrange Chicken: Place the seasoned chicken breasts in a single layer in the prepared baking dish. Pour the sauce over the chicken and spread it evenly to coat each breast thoroughly.
- 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 caramelized top, broil the chicken for 2 to 3 minutes at the end of baking. Keep a close eye to prevent burning.
- Rest and Garnish: Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes. This helps juices redistribute. Garnish with chopped green onions and optional red pepper flakes for added flavor and color.
- Serve: Serve the Bang Bang Chicken Bake over rice, with vegetables, or use it as a filling in lettuce wraps for a tasty meal.
Notes
- Adjust sriracha amount to control spiciness level.
- Broiling is optional but adds a nice caramelized crust.
- Ensure chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature for safe consumption.
- Letting chicken rest after baking keeps it tender and juicy.
- Serve with rice or veggies for a balanced meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Bang Bang Chicken, baked chicken breast, spicy chicken bake, quick dinner recipe, creamy chicken dish
