Bang Bang Chicken – A Spicy, Crispy Dinner Favorite
A bold Sichuan-inspired dish made with tender shredded chicken tossed in a spicy, nutty sesame chili sauce. Packed with flavor and easy to prepare.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
1½ lbs boneless chicken breast or thighs
2 tbsp sesame paste or tahini
2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
1½ tbsp chili oil
1 tbsp Chinese black vinegar or rice vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp grated fresh ginger
1 tsp sugar
2 green onions, sliced
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
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Simmer chicken in water with ginger until cooked through. Cool and shred.
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Whisk sesame paste, soy sauce, vinegar, chili oil, garlic, ginger, and sugar.
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Toss chicken with sauce until evenly coated.
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Rest 10–15 minutes.
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Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve chilled or room temperature
Notes
Adjust chili oil to control spice level. Add cucumber or peanuts for texture.