Description
Bang Bang Chicken Sauce brings a zesty kick that turns simple chicken into something spectacular. Creamy, spicy, and totally addictive, this sauce becomes the star of your meal with just a few easy ingredients and minimal prep time.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 600 g (21.2 ounces) boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup sweet Thai chili sauce
Seasoning and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon tamari
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
Serving Ingredients:
- Cooked jasmine rice
- Shredded red cabbage
- Grated carrot
- Cucumber ribbons
- Fresh scallions
Instructions
- Whisk the sauce ingredients in a medium bowl, combining 1 cup mayonnaise, ½ cup Thai chili sauce, 1 Tbsp honey, 1 Tbsp lime juice, and 1 Tbsp sriracha. Taste and adjust seasoning for balanced flavor.
- Position chicken thighs between parchment paper and gently pound to create uniform thickness. This ensures even cooking.
- Mix 1 tsp sweet paprika, 1 tsp onion powder, ¼ tsp black pepper, 1 Tbsp tamari, 1 Tbsp brown sugar, and 1 Tbsp olive oil in a bowl. Coat chicken thoroughly and let marinate for 10-15 minutes.
- Heat oven to 220°C (425°F). Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Arrange marinated chicken pieces evenly on prepared sheet. Brush tops generously with ¼ cup reserved sauce.
- Bake chicken for 25-30 minutes until internal temperature reaches 74°C (165°F).
- For golden caramelization, activate broiler and cook for additional 2-3 minutes. Monitor closely to prevent burning.
Notes
- Marinate chicken in sauce for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavor penetration and tenderness.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular soy sauce with tamari and use cornstarch instead of flour for coating.
- Adjust spice levels by adding more or less chili sauce, depending on personal heat preference.
- When frying chicken, maintain oil temperature around 350°F to ensure crispy exterior and juicy interior without burning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 42 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 33 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg