Description
Intriguing and bursting with flavor, the Bang Bang Chicken Delight is a spectacular dish that promises to please your palate with its combination of spicy and sweet notes. This recipe transforms ordinary chicken thighs into a succulent meal by glazing them with a homemade bang bang sauce and serving with a colorful array of fresh vegetables and steamed rice. It’s a perfect dish for anyone looking to bring some excitement to their dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (250 g) whole-egg mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup (60 g) sweet chilli sauce
- 1 tbsp sriracha or hot chilli sauce (optional)
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 600 g (1 lb 5 oz) boneless chicken thighs, skin on or off
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp split black pepper
- 1 tbsp tamari or regular soy sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 spring onion (scallion), sliced
- Steamed rice
- 1 cup (75 g) shredded red cabbage
- 2 carrots, grated or julienned
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1 spring onion (scallion), finely sliced
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Tray Begin by preheating your oven to 220°C (425°F). Line a baking tray with baking paper to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Bang Bang Sauce Combine mayonnaise, sweet chilli sauce, sriracha (if using), honey, and lime juice in a small bowl. Mix well and reserve a quarter of this mixture for later use.
- Prepare Chicken Lay the chicken thighs on a cutting board and cover with baking paper. Pound to an even thickness using a mallet or rolling pin, then cut each piece vertically into halves.
- Marinate Chicken In a large bowl, mix paprika, onion powder, black pepper, tamari, brown sugar, and olive oil. Add chicken pieces and use tongs to ensure they are well coated. Arrange the chicken on the prepared baking tray without any overlap.
- Apply Sauce and Bake Generously brush the top of each chicken piece with the reserved bang bang sauce. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is golden and fully cooked.
- Serve Arrange the cooked chicken on a platter with steamed rice, red cabbage, carrots, and cucumber. Drizzle with the remaining bang bang sauce and garnish with sliced spring onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes