Description
Sizzling bang bang chicken delight brings together spicy, creamy goodness with perfect balance of textures and flavors. Crispy chicken chunks drizzled in zesty sauce promise a memorable meal that delights your taste buds with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 600 g (1 lb 5 oz) boneless chicken thighs, skin on or off
Seasonings and Sauces:
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon split black pepper
- 1 tablespoon tamari or regular soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Dressing and Garnish:
- 1 cup (250 g) whole-egg mayonnaise
- ¼ cup (60 g) sweet chilli sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha or hot chilli sauce (optional)
- 1 cup (75 g) shredded red cabbage
- 2 carrots, grated or julienned
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 2 spring onions (scallions), sliced
- Steamed rice
Instructions
- Set the oven temperature to 220°C (425°F) and position a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal chicken roasting.
- Create a zesty sauce by whisking together creamy mayonnaise, vibrant sweet chilli sauce, fiery sriracha, golden honey, and tangy lime juice. Separate a quarter of this mixture for final drizzling.
- Flatten chicken thighs between parchment paper using a kitchen mallet until uniformly thin, then slice each piece vertically into two equal portions.
- Craft a robust marinade by blending smoky paprika, aromatic onion powder, sharp black pepper, rich tamari, caramelized brown sugar, and smooth olive oil. Thoroughly coat chicken pieces in this flavor-packed mixture.
- Arrange marinated chicken pieces on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they do not touch each other for even cooking.
- Brush the chicken generously with the reserved bang bang sauce, creating a glossy, flavor-intense exterior.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the chicken achieves a golden-brown color and reaches complete internal doneness.
- Plate the succulent chicken alongside steamed rice, crisp red cabbage, julienned carrots, and refreshing cucumber slices.
- Finish by drizzling the remaining bang bang sauce over the dish and garnishing with delicate, thinly sliced spring onions.
Notes
- Keep chicken thighs at room temperature before cooking for even cooking and maximum flavor absorption.
- Pound chicken to consistent thickness to ensure uniform cooking and prevent dry or undercooked sections.
- Use tamari for a gluten-free option, which adds deeper umami flavor compared to traditional soy sauce.
- Store leftover bang bang sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days as a versatile condiment.
- Pat chicken dry before marinating to help seasonings adhere better and achieve crispy exterior.
- Choose fresh, high-quality ingredients for the most vibrant and delicious bang bang chicken experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 635
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 28 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 31 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg