Chicken Bang Bang

Chicken Bang Bang is a tantalising Sichuan-inspired dish featuring tender, shredded chicken coated in a creamy, spicy peanut sauce. It’s a delightful combination of heat, sweetness, and umami that will satisfy any lover of bold flavours. Quick and easy, this dish is perfect for anyone seeking a unique, flavourful meal.

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings People

Ingredients

2 large chicken breasts or cooked
2 tbsp peanut butter smooth
1 tbsp dark soy sauce
1 tbsp chilli sauce adjust to taste
1 tbsp rice vinegar or lime juice
1 clove garlic minced
1 tsp ginger finely grated
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tsp sugar for added sweetness
salt to taste
pepper to taste
1 large spring onions chopped
1/2 tsp sesame seeds toasted

Instructions

Bring a pot of water to a boil, season it with salt, and add the chicken breasts. Simmer for 10–12 minutes or until fully cooked. Remove the chicken and let it cool slightly, then use a rolling pin or mallet to gently pound and shred the chicken.
2 large chicken breasts
In a mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, dark soy sauce, chilli sauce, rice vinegar or lime juice, garlic, ginger, sesame oil and sugar. Stir well until the sauce is smooth and consistent, adjusting the chilli sauce for your desired spice level.
2 tbsp peanut butter, 1 tbsp dark soy sauce, 1 tbsp chilli sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 clove garlic, 1 tsp ginger, 1 tsp sugar, 1 tbsp sesame oil
Toss the shredded chicken in the sauce until well-coated. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
salt, pepper
Transfer the chicken to a serving plate, garnish with sliced spring onions and toasted sesame seeds. Enjoy as a main dish or as a flavourful starter!
1 large spring onions, 1/2 tsp sesame seeds

Notes

Tip:
Serve Chicken Bang Bang with steamed rice or noodles to soak up the spicy, creamy sauce!

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