Description
Bang Bang Chicken is a quick and flavorful dish featuring tender bite-sized chicken pieces tossed in a creamy, spicy, and slightly sweet sauce made with mayonnaise, Sriracha, honey, and fresh lime juice. This easy skillet-cooked recipe delivers a perfect balance of heat and tang, ideal for a satisfying weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Oil, for cooking
Sauce
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup Sriracha sauce (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces, ensuring even sizes for uniform cooking. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Make the Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Sriracha sauce, honey, fresh lime juice, minced garlic, and low-sodium soy sauce until smooth. Taste and adjust the heat or sweetness according to your preference.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a tablespoon of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken pieces and cook them, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and fully cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Toss with Sauce: Reduce the heat to low. Stir half of the prepared sauce into the cooked chicken pieces, coating them evenly and warming the sauce slightly.
- Serve: Plate the coated chicken and drizzle the remaining sauce on top for extra flavor. Garnish as desired and serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- Adjust the spiciness by increasing or decreasing the amount of Sriracha sauce to your taste.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce to control the salt content in this dish.
- This recipe pairs well with steamed rice or fresh greens for a complete meal.
- For a lighter version, substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
- Ensure the chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for food safety.
