Bang Bang Chicken
Bang Bang Chicken is sweet & spicy, smothered in the most delicious creamy (and drinkable) sauce, and the best part is, that it can be made in under 20 minutes. This recipe is the perfect go-to for a busy weeknight dinner, but also works great for meal-prep. Feel free to fry the chicken or opt for a lighter option, and bake in the oven.
Servings: 2 people
Ingredients
Chicken:
- 2 chicken breasts chopped into bite sized pieces
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1 egg beaten
- 3/4 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
Bang Bang Sauce:
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sweet Thai chilli sauce
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 tbsp hot sauce
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 lime juiced
Sides+Garnish:
- 1 cup basmati rice uncooked
- 1 lime sliced into wedges, to garnish
- green onions chopped, to garnish
Instructions
- Begin by preheating your oven to 400 °F.
- Start by preparing your rice or quinoa to serve as the side, if using.
- Chop your chicken breasts into bite sized pieces and add to a medium sized bowl. Add all of the chicken ingredients, except the breadcrumbs, and mix to combine.
- Add half of the breadcrumbs to the chicken, toss gently, then add the remaining half, ensuring all pieces of chicken are covered evenly.
- To a large baking sheet, sprayed gently with cooking oil, add your chicken.Tip: shake off any excess breadcrumbs before adding to your baking tray in a single layer.
- Bake for 8-11 minutes, or until cooked through, and the chicken reaches 165 °F.
- While the chicken is baking, prepare for bang bang sauce by combining all of the ingredients in a small bowl, mixing to combine. Set aside until ready to use.
- Add your cooked chicken to a medium sized bowl. Pour over the bang bang sauce, leaving about 1/4 cup to drizzle on top.Gently mix to combine.
- Serve over rice or quinoa.
Nutrition
Calories: 1152kcal | Carbohydrates: 146g | Protein: 65g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 15g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 239mg | Sodium: 2179mg | Potassium: 1164mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 37g | Vitamin A: 329IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 154mg | Iron: 5mg
