Bang Bang Chicken Recipe

Name: Bang Bang Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb chicken meat (1/2 small chicken or 1 pound of chicken breasts, bone-in); 1 cucumber; salt, as needed, to desalt cucumbers; 1 medium carrot; 1/2 - 1 teaspoon roasted sichuan peppercorn (optional); SAUCE; 2 tablespoons sesame seed paste (can substitute chunky peanut butter); 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (red or black preferred); 1 tablespoon asian sesame seed oil; 1 tablespoon granulated sugar; 1 -2 tablespoon hot chili oil (optional) or 1 -2 teaspoon chili flakes, both (optional); 1 tablespoon shredded scallion, white part only (green onion, spring onion)

Servings: persons

1 lb chicken meat (1/2 small chicken or 1 pound of chicken breasts, bone-in)
1 cucumber
salt, as needed, to desalt cucumbers
1 medium carrot
1/2 - 1 teaspoon roasted sichuan peppercorn (optional)
SAUCE
2 tablespoons sesame seed paste (can substitute chunky peanut butter)
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar (red or black preferred)
1 tablespoon asian sesame seed oil
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 -2 tablespoon hot chili oil (optional) or 1 -2 teaspoon chili flakes, both (optional)
1 tablespoon shredded scallion, white part only (green onion, spring onion)

1
In a large saucepan, bring enough water to cover the chicken to a boil. Add the chicken and cook in the boiling water for 20 minutes, until the chicken turns white and is cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pot and let it cool.
2
Debone the chicken and cut into small strips as close to the size and thickness of matchsticks as possible.
3
Peel the cucumber, and cut into slices to match the chicken. Peel the carrot and cut into thin matchstick strips.
4
In a small bowl, whisk together the sesame seed paste or peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame seed oil, sugar and hot chili oil or chili flakes.
5
To serve, arrange the cucumber slices on a serving platter. Lay the chicken on top. Add the Sichuan peppercorn if using. Pour the sauce over. Garnish with the carrot strips and shredded scallion.

510

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb chicken meat (1/2 small chicken or 1 pound of chicken breasts, bone-in), 1 cucumber, salt, as needed, to desalt cucumbers, 1 medium carrot, and more.

Yes, Bang Bang Chicken 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.

Bang Bang Chicken

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