Oven-Baked Bang Bang Chicken With A Delicious Cucumber Carrot Salad

Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with our Oven-Baked Bang Bang Chicken, elegantly paired with a fresh Cucumber Carrot Salad. This Asian-inspired dish promises a satisfying and vibrant meal, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

🍗 4 chicken breasts
🧄 1 teaspoon garlic powder
🌰 1 teaspoon onion powder
🌶️ 1 teaspoon paprika
🧂 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
🥄 1 cup mayonnaise
🌶️ 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
🌶️ 2-3 tablespoons Sriracha, Huy Fong Foods
🥒 3 mini cucumbers
🥕 2 carrots
🧅 1/2 small red onion
🍋 Juice from half a lemon
🧂 1/4 teaspoon salt
🧂 1 tablespoon soy sauce
🍚 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
🫒 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
🌶️ 1 tablespoon Lao Gan Ma Spicy Chili Crisp
🌾 1/2 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
🌿 Green onions
🍚 Rice

Instructions

1- Preheat the Oven:

• Set the oven to 425°F (220°C).
• Line a baking tray with parchment paper.

2- Prepare the Chicken:

• Pat dry the chicken breasts.
• Score each breast in a cross-hatch pattern, about 1/8-inch deep and 1/2-inch apart.

3- Season the Chicken:

• In a small bowl, combine garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and seasoned salt.
• Rub this mixture over the chicken evenly.

4- Make the Bang Bang Sauce:

• In a clear glass bowl, mix mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and Sriracha.
• Reserve half for drizzling.

5- Coat the Chicken:

• Use the remaining sauce to coat the chicken breasts generously.

6- Bake the Chicken:

• Place the chicken on the tray and bake for 23-25 minutes.
• Bake until the internal temperature reads 165°F.

7- Prepare the Salad:

• Thinly slice cucumbers, carrots, and red onion.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine with lemon juice, salt, soy sauce, rice vinegar, olive oil, Lao Gan Ma, and sesame seeds.

8- Serve the Chicken and Salad:

• Once the chicken is done, let it rest.
• Plate over rice, add the salad, and drizzle with reserved Bang Bang sauce. Garnish with green onions.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: Approximately 450
Proteins: 38g
Fats: 25g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Equipment:

• 🔪 Cutting board, wooden, dark
• 🔪 Sharp knife, generic
• 🥄 Measuring spoons, generic metal scoop
• 🥄 Silicone spatula, white, generic
• 🥄 Mini whisk, silver, generic
• 🍲 Baking tray, white, rectangular
• 🍲 Small and large mixing bowls, clear glass, oval
• 🍲 Serving plates, dark brown/grey, ceramic
• 🌡️ Instant-read thermometer
• 🔥 Oven

Cooking Tips:

• Score chicken to enhance flavor absorption.
• Patting the chicken dry helps spices adhere better.
• Use an instant-read thermometer for perfectly cooked chicken.

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Oven-Baked Bang Bang Chicken with Cucumber Carrot Salad