Bang Bang Chicken Bites (Printable Version)

Crispy chicken bites coated in panko, glazed with spicy sweet chili sauce, paired with creamy chili mayo dip.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces

→ Breading

02 - 1 cup panko breadcrumbs

→ Sauce

03 - 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
04 - 2 tbsp mayonnaise
05 - 1 tbsp Sriracha (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
02 - Dredge chicken pieces in panko breadcrumbs, pressing to adhere. Arrange in a single layer on the baking sheet.
03 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F).
04 - In a bowl, mix sweet chili sauce and Sriracha if using.
05 - Combine mayonnaise with 2 tablespoons of the sweet chili sauce mixture in a separate bowl to create the dipping sauce.
06 - When chicken bites are cooked, toss with the remaining sweet chili sauce until evenly coated.
07 - Serve immediately alongside the sweet chili mayo for dipping.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Fun and addictive appetizer for parties or weeknights
  • Simple, quick preparation plus customizable spice level
02 -
  • Panko breadcrumbs create a light, crunchy coating that stays crisp after baking
  • This recipe contains eggs (mayonnaise) and wheat (panko)
03 -
  • Spraying the chicken lightly with oil before baking makes it extra crispy
  • For a lighter dip, substitute Greek yogurt for mayonnaise
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