Description
Sichuan’s bang bang chicken sings with spicy, tangy flavors that dance across your palate. Crispy chicken drizzled in a zesty sauce promises a delightful culinary adventure you’ll savor with every delectable bite.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup sesame oil
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
Protein and Sauce Base:
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp sriracha sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Garnish and Finishing:
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/2 cucumber, sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
Instructions
- Prepare chicken breasts by patting them dry with paper towels, ensuring surface moisture is completely removed for optimal seasoning absorption.
- Season chicken with garlic powder, then heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high temperature until oil shimmers.
- Carefully place chicken breasts into hot skillet, cooking approximately 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove chicken from skillet and let rest on cutting board for 5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute.
- While chicken rests, whisk together mayonnaise, sriracha sauce, rice vinegar, and honey in a mixing bowl until smooth and well-combined.
- Slice rested chicken into thin, diagonal strips, creating attractive presentation and ensuring even sauce distribution.
- Generously drizzle prepared sauce over chicken strips, coating each piece thoroughly.
- Sprinkle chopped green onions, sesame seeds, cilantro, and crushed peanuts over sauced chicken for added texture and flavor complexity.
- Arrange cucumber slices alongside chicken for a fresh, crisp accompaniment.
- Serve immediately, allowing the vibrant sauce and garnishes to showcase the perfectly cooked chicken.
Notes
- Toast sesame seeds briefly in a dry pan before sprinkling to enhance their nutty flavor and release essential oils.
- Slice chicken against the grain to ensure tender, easy-to-chew pieces that absorb sauce more effectively.
- Control spice level by adjusting sriracha amount, using less for mild preference or adding extra for heat lovers.
- Swap chicken breasts with thighs for juicier meat, perfect for those preferring more fat and moisture in their protein.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg