Best Bang Bang Chicken Bites
If you're searching for the Best Bang Bang Chicken Bites recipe, look no further—I’ve got you covered! They are so flavorful, can be made in the air fryer (oven and pan frying instructions are included) and so quick and easy to make for a delicious weeknight meal.
I love cooking. But I'm not particularly eager to spend the whole evening in the kitchen. Especially in the summer when the weather is warming up and there are tons of activities to do outdoors. I want to make my meals super quickly. Yet delicious of course.
This Bang Bang chicken bites recipe only needs a few minutes of prep time. And if you choose to do it in an air-fryer, it only needs 10 - 12 minutes of unattended cooking time too. The bang bang sauce doesn't need any cooking and can be whipped up within 5 minutes. Not to sound like bragging but guys I have the best-tasting bang bang sauce recipe. So good with chicken, shrimp, salmon, and other dishes too.
Can I make it in the Oven?
Yes!! Here's how you do it!
- Marinate the chicken and make the sauce as I've given on the recipe card below.
- Then preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Spread the seasoned chicken pieces in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Bake for about 15 minutes or until the chicken is almost done.
- Brush the bang bang sauce generously over the chicken pieces on all sides.
- Bake for another 4 - 5 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked.
Can I make it on the Stove?
You absolutely can! Here are the instructions.
- Marinate the chicken and make the bang bang sauce as given in the instructions on the recipe card below.
- Heat up a griddle and brush the griddle with a little bit of oil to prevent sticking.
- Place the chicken pieces on the hot griddle in a single layer. Avoid overcrowding to ensure even cooking.
- Let the chicken cook for 2-3 minutes on one side until it develops a nice golden-brown crust.
- Flip the chicken pieces and continue cooking for another 2 - 3 minutes on the other side until they are almost cooked through.
- Lower the heat. Brush bang bang sauce on both sides of the chicken pieces and cook for another 2 - 3 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked.
Easy meals with Bang Bang Chicken Bites
Rice bowls with Bang Bang chicken bites are the best. My whole family loves it. Super flavorful. Serve chicken with some warm Jasmine rice, sliced cucumber/ cabbage/ carrot/ edamame, or a mix of your favorite veggies or greens. I also like to top it with some sesame seeds and of course with more bang bang sauce.
I love making tacos with chicken bites. You can simply top the chicken pieces with shredded lettuce and some jalapenos if you like heat. Add some sauce on the top. It's amazing. You can make burritos the same way too with some rice added.
Makes a delicious wrap or a sandwich filling with soma lettuce and tomatoes. You can make bang-bang sliders the same way too. For a healthier choice bang bang chicken lettuce cups are amazing!
I also love these chicken bites as a pizza topping.
You can serve the chicken on its own as an appetizer at your party or game nights. Add the sauce into a small bowl and place it on the side.
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These Bang Bang Chicken Bites are so flavorful and versatile. You can make tons of different meals with it. Super easy to make either in the air fryer, oven, or on a pan. You need to give this recipe a try!
- 4 Boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 650g / 1.45lb)
- 1 tsp Cayenne pepper powder/Paprika (for heat. Adjust as needed)
- 1/2 tsp Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp Granulated onion/onion powder
- 1/2 tsp Granulated garlic/garlic powder
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp White vinegar/Lemon juice
- 2 tsp Oil (I use avocado oil)
- 1 tbsp Corn starch
- 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Sweet Chili sauce
- 1 tbsp Sriracha
- 1/2 tbsp Rice vinegar (substitute: 1 tsp white vinegar+ 1/2 tsp sugar)
- 1/4 tsp Paprika/ Cayenne pepper powder (optional, for heat)
- 1/4 tsp Garlic powder (optional)
- 1/4 tsp Freshly ground Black pepper powder (optional)
- Marinate Chicken
Cut chicken into bite-size pieces and add to a bowl. Add all the marinating ingredients and mix really well. Chicken pieces might turn sticky from corn starch but those flour bits will crisp up while cooking.
Marinate chicken for about 10 minutes (you can marinate longer in the fridge).
- Make the sauce
Add all the sauce ingredients into a bowl. Mix well. Taste and adjust heat/flavor to your preference if needed. Add ⅔ rd of the sauce to a squeeze bottle to serve later with chicken.
- Cook Chicken
Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 3 - 4 minutes. Arrange the chicken pieces in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Avoid overcrowding for even cooking. Air-fry for about 10 minutes at 375°F (190°C) until chicken is almost done. Optional: You can turn the chicken halfway through to cook them evenly.
Check the description above for oven and stove top instructions 
Brush the chicken generously with the remaining 1/3rd of the sauce. Air-fry again for about 2 - 4 minutes until the chicken is cooked all the way through. ( cooked internal temperature for chicken is 165°F /74°C with an instant thermometer)
- Serve
Serve warm with sauce on the side or drizzled on top.
