Description
Authentic Bang Bang Chicken is a quick and easy dish featuring tender chicken pieces coated in a creamy, spicy, and tangy sauce. Perfect as an appetizer, salad, or main course, this recipe combines bold flavors and simple ingredients for a delicious meal ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1 lb skinless, boneless chicken breast or thighs
Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2–3 tablespoons Sriracha sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon honey or sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder or 1 clove fresh garlic, minced
Garnish & Seasonings
- 2 scallions or green onions, thinly sliced
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Cut the chicken breasts or thighs into bite-sized pieces or thin strips. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Bake, grill, or pan-fry the chicken until cooked through and golden brown. Let the chicken cool slightly while you prepare the sauce.
- Make the Bang Bang Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Sriracha sauce, honey, rice vinegar (or lime juice), and garlic powder until smooth and creamy. Adjust spiciness and sweetness to your preference.
- Combine Chicken and Sauce: In a large bowl, toss the cooked chicken pieces with the sauce until every piece is evenly coated, ensuring the creamy, spicy sauce clings well to the chicken.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle sliced scallions or green onions on top for freshness and color. Serve immediately or chill for a refreshing cold dish ideal for warm days.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F for juiciness and safety.
- Taste the sauce as you go to balance the spicy, sweet, and tangy flavors perfectly.
- Fresh garlic and green onions greatly enhance the flavor profile.
- Allow chicken to cool briefly before coating to maintain the creaminess of the sauce.
- Add Sriracha gradually to control heat levels without overpowering the dish.
- For variations, substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt for a healthier option or add crushed peanuts for crunch.
- To keep gluten-free, verify all sauces used are gluten-free friendly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking, Grilling, or Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Bang Bang Chicken, Spicy Chicken, Creamy Chicken, Asian Appetizer, Quick Chicken Recipe, Gluten Free Chicken
