Description
If you’re searching for a quick dinner idea that’s loaded with flavor and minimal cleanup, this Bang Bang Chicken Bake is the answer. With its creamy, spicy, and slightly sweet sauce, this dish brings restaurant-style flavor right to your kitchen with zero fuss. Perfect for weeknight meals or casual entertaining, this easy recipe features boneless chicken breasts coated in bang bang sauce and baked to juicy perfection. Whether you’re into spicy food ideas or need new dinner ideas, this recipe will quickly become a staple in your collection of easy recipes and healthy-ish comfort meals.
Ingredients
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup sweet chili sauce
1 tablespoon sriracha
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease or line a baking dish with parchment paper.
2. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
3. Season both sides of each chicken breast with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
4. In a bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha until smooth.
5. Place the chicken breasts into the baking dish in a single layer.
6. Spoon or brush the bang bang sauce generously over the chicken.
7. Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches 165°F (75°C) internally.
8. Optional: Broil for the final 2–3 minutes for a caramelized finish.
9. Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
10. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Use a meat thermometer to avoid overbaking and ensure juicy chicken every time.
You can make the sauce ahead of time and refrigerate it for up to 3 days.
Broiling at the end enhances the caramelization of the sauce and boosts flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg