Chinese Bang Bang Chicken Recipe

Name: Chinese Bang Bang Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon of chopped ginger; 1 1/2 kg chicken; 3 thinly sliced carrots; 1 cup mixed bean sprouts; 1 tablespoon oil; 1/2 tablespoon sesame oil; 1/2 tablespoon sesame seeds; 2 crushed hot red chili peppers; 1 teaspoon brown sugar; 1 tablespoon dry sherry

Servings: persons

1
Place the ginger inside the chicken and sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper and half the soy sauce. place in large saucepan and leave for half an hour.
2
Pour in water to cover the chicken and bring to a boil. cover and simmer for 1 hour until chicken is cooked, let cool and remove from water.
3
Pull the chicken to pieces removing the meat from the bones.Cut meat into nice strips. mix with carrot and been sprouts.
4
Heat the sesame and vegetable oils in a pan adding seeds and chilies, stir fry until lightly colored.
5
Remove from heat and and stir in the sugar, sherry and remaining soy. pour over the chicken and marinate in fridge overnight.
6
Serve cold on a serving dish pouring over any remaining marinade.

733

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

118

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon of chopped ginger, 1 1/2 kg chicken, 3 thinly sliced carrots, 1 cup mixed bean sprouts, and more.

Yes, Chinese 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chinese Bang Bang Chicken

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Variations & substitutions

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