Bang Bang Chicken Bites

A plate of crispy, breaded tofu bites garnished with sliced red chili and green onions, served with a bowl of white rice, sauce, and fresh vegetables on the side.

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These Bang Bang Chicken Bites are everything you want in a snack or easy dinner—crispy, juicy, and bursting with spicy, tangy flavor. Oven-baked for a mess-free finish, they’re ideal for entertaining or weeknight meals.

Prep Time15

Cook Time20

Total Time35

Course: Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine: Asian-American

Keyword: bang bang chicken, easy party food, panko chicken bites, spicy oven chicken

Servings: servings

Calories: 417kcal

Author: Chef Jenn

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Sauce:

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

For the Chicken:

1 pound chicken breasts boneless, skinless, chopped into bite-sized pieces
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 diagonally
1 red chili thinly sliced

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a small bowl, combine mayo, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and honey; set aside.
Set up three 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 each piece of chicken in the cornstarch, then dip in the buttermilk mixture, and coat with the seasoned panko.
Arrange on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 20 minutes or until cooked through and crispy.
Serve hot with bang bang sauce drizzled on top and garnished with green onions and chili slices.

Notes

Chef Jenn’s Tips

Use parchment paper for easy cleanup and to help the chicken brown evenly.
Be sure to mix the olive oil thoroughly with the breadcrumbs—it’s the secret to getting that crisp, golden coating.
Looking for extra heat? Stir a bit more sriracha into your sauce.

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