Bang Bang Chicken (Szechuan) Recipe

Name: Bang Bang Chicken (Szechuan)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups water; 2 chicken quarters (breast half and leg); 1 cucumber, cut into thin shreds; Sauce; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 tablespoon finely chopped scallion; 1 teaspoon red chili oil; 1/4 teaspoon white pepper; 1 teaspoon sesame seeds; 2 tablespoons peanut butter, creamed with a little sesame oil plus extra for garnish

Servings: persons

4 cups water
2 chicken quarters (breast half and leg)
1 cucumber, cut into thin shreds
Sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon finely chopped scallion
1 teaspoon red chili oil
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1 teaspoon sesame seeds
2 tablespoons peanut butter, creamed with a little sesame oil plus extra for garnish

1
Bring the water to a rolling boil in a wok or large saucepan. Add the chicken pieces, reduce the heat, cover and cook for 30-35 minutes.
2
Remove the chicken from the pan and immerse in a bowl of cold water for at least 1 hour to cool it.
3
Remove the chicken pieces, drain and dry with paper towels. Take all meat off the bones.
4
On a flat surface, pound the chicken with a rolling pin, then tear the meat into shreds with 2 forks. Mix the chicken with the shredded cucumber and arrange in a serving dish.
5
To serve, mix together all the sauce ingredients until thoroughly combined and pour over the chicken and cucumber in a serving dish. Sprinkle some sesame seeds and chopped scallions over the sauce.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups water, 2 chicken quarters (breast half and leg), 1 cucumber, cut into thin shreds, Sauce, and more.

Yes, Bang Bang Chicken (Szechuan) 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 (Szechuan)

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