Easy Bang Bang Chicken Bake

Easy Bang Bang Chicken Bake with tender baked chicken and creamy sweet chili sauce. A simple oven recipe perfect for family dinners.

I chose to make this dish because it brings bold flavor to the table without adding stress to the evening. This is the sort of recipe you put together quickly and let the oven do the work. The sauce feels rich and comforting while the chicken stays tender and juicy. It suits busy days when you still want dinner to feel special.

What I enjoy most about this recipe is how reliable it is. The ingredients are familiar, the steps stay simple, and the result looks far more impressive than the effort involved. The sauce coats every piece of chicken evenly and turns silky as it bakes. This is comfort food which still feels fresh.

When I served this at home, the reaction was immediate. Plates were cleaned and the sauce was spooned over everything nearby. It became one of those dinners people mention again a few days later. Those are the meals worth keeping.

Questions you may have about this recipe

What is Bang Bang sauce
It is a creamy sauce with a balance of sweet heat and savory flavor.

Is this recipe spicy
The heat stays mild. You adjust spice by changing the sauce amount.

Can I use chicken thighs
Yes. Thighs work well and stay very tender.

Does this reheat well
Yes. Store leftovers covered and reheat gently.

What sides pair well with this
Rice, roasted vegetables, or a simple salad work nicely.

What you need to make Easy Bang Bang Chicken Bake

2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts

1 cup mayonnaise

1/2 cup sweet chili sauce

1/4 cup sriracha sauce

1 tbsp honey

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp paprika

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

2 tbsp olive oil

2 tbsp chopped parsley

How to make Easy Bang Bang Chicken Bake

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil.

Arrange chicken breasts in a single layer.

In a bowl, whisk mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.

Pour sauce evenly over the chicken.

Bake uncovered for 35 minutes until chicken is cooked through.

Spoon sauce over chicken once halfway through baking.

Rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Sprinkle with parsley.

Tips

Use a baking dish with sides to hold the sauce.

Do not overcrowd the chicken pieces.

Let the chicken rest so the sauce thickens slightly.

Double the sauce if serving with rice.

Reader reviews

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “So easy and full of flavor. This went straight into our dinner rotation.” Linda R

⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Great balance of heat and sweetness. Everyone enjoyed it.” Mark S

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Tender chicken and amazing sauce. Perfect weeknight meal.” Susan B

⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Simple prep and big payoff. Loved the leftovers.” George M

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Comfort food done right without extra work.” Carol D

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