Bang Bang Chicken Bake
Make weeknight dinners easy with this Bang Bang Chicken Bake. Bold flavors and tender chicken in just 20 minutes!
Ingredients
- 3 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts about 1 ½ pounds total
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 ½ cups Bang Bang sauce divided
- Fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
- Cooked brown rice for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400ºF (200ºC). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Then, slice each chicken breast in half horizontally, making a total of 6 thinner cutlets.
- Place the cutlets onto the lined baking sheet. Drizzle the chicken with olive oil, then rub it evenly over both sides.
- In a small bowl, mix together the paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle the seasoning mix evenly over both sides of the chicken.
- Arrange the chicken in a single layer. Spoon 1 cup of Bang Bang sauce over the top of the chicken, spreading it out to cover each piece. Reserve the remaining sauce for serving.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165ºF (75ºC).
- Remove from the oven and garnish with chopped parsley.
- Serve over cooked rice and drizzle with the remaining Bang Bang sauce.
Notes
Avoid overcrowding the baking sheet to ensure even cooking. For a crunchier texture, consider broiling for the last couple of minutes. This dish can be made ahead for easier meal planning. Always check the internal temperature for food safety.