1-Getting Bang Bang Chicken just right: Start by preheating your oven to 220°C (425°F) and lining a baking tray with parchment paper for easy cleanup. This method keeps things simple and ensures crispy, golden results without a lot of fuss.

2-Gathering and Preparing Ingredients: First, pound the chicken thighs to an even thickness and cut each piece in half vertically for even cooking. Mix together the marinade with 1 teaspoon sweet paprika, 1 teaspoon onion powder, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, 1 tablespoon tamari, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, and 1 tablespoon olive oil, then coat the chicken thoroughly. Let it sit for a few minutes while you prepare the sauce it’s all about building those flavors!

3-Making the Sauce and Baking the Chicken: Next, combine the Bang Bang Sauce ingredients: 1 cup whole-egg mayonnaise, ¼ cup sweet chili sauce, 1 tablespoon sriracha (if you like it spicy), 1 tablespoon honey, and 1 tablespoon lime juice. Reserve ¼ cup of this sauce for brushing on the chicken. Arrange the marinated chicken on the baking tray without overlapping to avoid steaming instead of browning trust me, this tip makes a big difference!

4-Brush the reserved sauce on top and bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken is golden and cooked through. If you want extra caramelization, broil for a couple of minutes at the end. For dietary twists, swap in tofu and follow the same steps. Serve with steamed rice, 1 cup shredded red cabbage, 2 grated carrots, 1 sliced cucumber, and drizzle the remaining sauce over everything, then garnish with sliced spring onion.