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A plate of crispy breaded chicken bites garnished with sliced red chili and sauce, served with a dipping sauce; chopsticks and spices are arranged nearby on a blue wooden table.

Bang Bang Chicken Bites

Chef Jenn
Bang Bang Chicken Bites are crispy, spicy, and oven-baked for less mess and all the flavor. Coated in a crunchy panko crust and topped with a creamy, spicy-sweet sauce, they’re perfect for sharing—or not!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine Asian-American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 426 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce:

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha chili sauce
  • 1 teaspoon honey

For the Chicken:

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized chunks
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • 1 large egg
  • ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¾ teaspoon ground black pepper divided
  • 1½ teaspoons salt divided
  • 3 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika

To Serve:

  • 4 green onions sliced on a bias
  • 1 red chili thinly sliced

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
  • In a small mixing bowl, whisk together mayo, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and honey. Set aside.
  • Set up 3 bowls: one with cornstarch; one with buttermilk, egg, garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, and ½ tsp pepper; and one with panko, paprika, olive oil, remaining salt, and pepper.
  • Dredge chicken in cornstarch, dip in the buttermilk mixture, and coat with the seasoned panko.
  • Arrange the coated pieces on the prepared tray.
  • Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
  • Transfer to a serving dish. Drizzle with bang bang sauce and top with green onions and red chili. Serve with extra sauce for dipping.

Notes

Chef Jenn’s Tips

  • Use parchment paper for easier cleanup and even browning.
  • Mix the panko and olive oil thoroughly so the coating bakes up golden and crisp.
  • Want extra heat? Add a few extra drops of sriracha to the sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 426kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 23gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 86mgSodium: 1110mgPotassium: 460mgFiber: 2gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 575IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg

A Note on Nutritional Information

Nutritional information for this recipe is provided as a courtesy and is calculated based on available online ingredient information. It is only an approximate value. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site cannot be guaranteed.

Keyword bang bang chicken, oven-baked chicken, party appetizers, spicy chicken bites
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