Authentic Bang Bang Chicken Recipe

This authentic Bang Bang Chicken is tender, juicy, and coated in a creamy, spicy sauce with just the right balance of heat and sweetness. The chicken stays moist with a light oven roast, then gets shredded and finished with a bold, silky dressing. It is a straightforward recipe with big flavour and very little stress. From start to finish, it takes about 40 minutes.

Ingredients

For the chicken

• 600 g chicken breast fillets
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp white pepper
• 1 tbsp neutral oil

For the Bang Bang sauce

• 4 tbsp mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp sweet chilli sauce
• 1 tbsp sriracha or chilli garlic sauce
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp sugar

For serving

• 2 spring onions, finely sliced
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

How to Make Authentic Bang Bang Chicken

• Prepare the oven: Preheat the oven to 200°C or 180°C fan. Line a baking tray with parchment paper and place it in the middle of the oven so the chicken cooks evenly.
• Season the chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry, then season both sides with salt and white pepper. Drizzle lightly with oil.
• Cook the chicken: Place the chicken on the prepared tray and bake for 18 to 22 minutes until cooked through and juicy. The centre should be opaque and firm.
• Rest and shred: Remove the chicken from the oven and rest for 5 minutes. Shred into thin strips using two forks.
• Make the sauce: In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chilli sauce, sriracha, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sugar until smooth.
• Assemble: Toss the shredded chicken with the sauce until evenly coated. Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with spring onions and sesame seeds.

Tips

How do I keep the chicken moist?

Do not overbake. Remove the chicken as soon as it is cooked through and allow it to rest before shredding.

Can I adjust the spice level?

Yes. Reduce the sriracha for a milder version or add more for extra heat.

Is shredding important?

Shredding helps the sauce cling to the chicken, giving better flavour in every bite.

Serving Suggestions

• Serve with steamed rice or noodles
• Spoon into lettuce cups for a lighter meal
• Add to a crunchy Asian-style slaw

Storage

Room temperature

Do not leave out for more than 1 hour once dressed.

Refrigerator

Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Stir before serving.

Freezing

Freezing is not recommended once the sauce is added, as the texture will change.

Nutrition

• Calories: 420 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 6 g
• Protein: 38 g
• Fat: 26 g
• Saturated fat: 5 g
• Sodium: 780 mg

Nutrition values are estimates and may vary.

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