Crispy Bang Bang Chicken with Sriracha Mayo
Panko-crusted chicken breasts finished in the oven, served with a spicy-sweet sauce of mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and Sriracha. Crispy exterior, juicy interior. Quick weeknight dinner ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1 ½ tsp garlic powder
- 2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 2 Tbsp vegetable oilolive oil1:1Full guide →
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 Tbsp Sriracha
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F.
- 2
Whisk eggs in a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, stir together breadcrumbs and garlic powder.
- 3
Cut chicken breasts in half crosswise. Pound between plastic wrap with a meat mallet to even thickness.
- 4
Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper.
- 5
Dip chicken in egg, drain excess, then dredge in breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
- 6
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in 2 batches, 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- 7
Transfer chicken to a lightly greased wire rack set over a rimmed baking sheet.
- 8
Bake 10 minutes or until done.
- 9
Stir together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and Sriracha.
- 10
Serve sauce alongside chicken.
Tips
Pound chicken to even thickness to ensure uniform cooking.
Press breadcrumb coating gently but firmly to help it adhere during cooking.
Use a wire rack to keep the bottom of the chicken from steaming during baking.
Good to Know
Refrigerate leftover chicken and sauce in separate airtight containers up to 3 days. Reheat chicken in a 350°F oven to restore crispness.
Bread chicken up to 4 hours ahead; cover and refrigerate. Prepare sauce up to 1 day ahead.
Serve immediately with sauce on the side. Pairs well with rice, coleslaw, or steamed vegetables.
Common Mistakes
Do not skip pounding chicken to even thickness to avoid dry spots and uneven doneness.
Do not over-crowd the skillet to avoid steam and loss of crispness; cook in batches.
Do not skip the oven step to avoid undercooked chicken centers.