Save It Crispy, juicy chicken bites tossed in a spicy-sweet sauce, served with a creamy sweet chili mayo for dipping. This easy crowd-pleasing recipe comes together with just five ingredients and is sure to be a hit at any gathering.
I first made these bang bang chicken bites for a last-minute get-together and they disappeared in minutes. The sweet chili mayo makes every bite irresistible—even picky eaters asked for the recipe!
Ingredients
- Chicken: 1 lb (450 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch pieces
- Breading: 1 cup (120 g) panko breadcrumbs
- Sauce: 1/2 cup (120 ml) sweet chili sauce, 2 tbsp mayonnaise, 1 tbsp Sriracha (optional for extra heat)
Instructions
- Prep Oven:
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Bread Chicken:
- Dredge chicken pieces in panko breadcrumbs, pressing to adhere. Arrange on prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
- Bake:
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, turning halfway, until golden and cooked through (internal temp 165°F/74°C).
- Mix Sauce:
- In a bowl, mix sweet chili sauce and Sriracha (if using).
- Make Dipping Sauce:
- In a separate small bowl, combine mayonnaise and 2 tbsp of the sweet chili mixture to create the dipping sauce.
- Coat Chicken:
- When chicken bites are done, toss with remaining sweet chili sauce until evenly coated.
- Serve:
- Serve immediately with sweet chili mayo on the side.
Save It Whenever our family gathers, these chicken bites are always requested by both kids and adults. Sharing and dipping together has become our little party tradition.
Required Tools
You will need a baking sheet, parchment paper (optional), mixing bowls, and tongs or a fork for turning the chicken bites.
Allergen Information
This recipe contains eggs due to mayonnaise and wheat from panko breadcrumbs. Always check all ingredient labels if you use store-bought sauces or breadcrumbs.
Nutritional Information
Each serving contains about 320 calories, 9 g total fat, 32 g carbohydrates, and 27 g protein.
Save It Serve these fresh from the oven and enjoy the crispy texture with every bite. They're guaranteed to disappear fast at any party!