Authentic Bang Bang Chicken in a Microwave Recipe

Name: Authentic Bang Bang Chicken in a Microwave
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Chicken thighs; 1 dash Salt and pepper; 3 tbsp Shaoxing wine; 1 Green parts of a Japanese leek; 4 slice Ginger; 1 Star anise; 1 dash The white part of a Japanese leek, finely julienned; 1 Cucumber; 50 grams White sesame seeds; 1 tbsp Soy sauce; 1 tbsp Miso; 1/2 tsp Doubanjiang; 1/2 tsp Sesame oil; 100 ml Chicken stock; 1 tbsp Boiled mirin; 2 tbsp Juices from steamed chicken

Servings: persons

2 Chicken thighs
1 dash Salt and pepper
3 tbsp Shaoxing wine
1 Green parts of a Japanese leek
4 slice Ginger
1 Star anise
1 dash The white part of a Japanese leek, finely julienned
1 Cucumber
50 grams White sesame seeds
1 tbsp Soy sauce
1 tbsp Miso
1/2 tsp Doubanjiang
1/2 tsp Sesame oil
100 ml Chicken stock
1 tbsp Boiled mirin
2 tbsp Juices from steamed chicken

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["Prepare the bang bang chicken.", "Use a knife to thin out the thick parts of the chicken, spreading it out to an even thickness.", "Season the chicken with salt and pepper.", "Put the chicken into a heatproof dish, skin down.", "Top with 3 tablespoons of Shaoxing wine, green parts of the leek, ginger, and star anise.", "Wrap with plastic and heat in the microwave for 3 minutes.", "Once it's done heating, flip the chicken over and heat for another 2 minutes.", "You will use the boiling liquid later, so don't throw it out.", "Once it's cooked, let it cool on the plate.", "Once cooled, cut with the skin down.", "Spread the julienned cucumber on a plate and top with the chicken.", "Garnish with the white part of the leek.", "Make the bang bang chicken sauce.", "Mix together the ingredients and grind until smooth.", "If this is a pain, you can also just use store-bought sauce!", "(You can also just use mustard.)", "Top Step 3 with the bang bang chicken sauce and enjoy!", "If you top with mustard, it will become Japanese-style steamed chicken.", "This is also delicious!", "Please also see ""Prep-Work for Making Cheap Chicken Delicious,""."]

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Chicken thighs, 1 dash Salt and pepper, 3 tbsp Shaoxing wine, 1 Green parts of a Japanese leek, and more.

Yes, Authentic Bang Bang Chicken in a Microwave falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Authentic Bang Bang Chicken in a Microwave

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