Description
Sizzling Chinese Bang Bang Chicken delivers a symphony of spicy, tangy flavors that dance across your palate. Crispy chicken pieces drizzled with a zesty sauce promise a delightful culinary adventure you’ll savor down to the last delicious bite.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup sesame oil
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
Sauce Ingredients:
- 3 tbsp chili sauce
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 clove garlic
Garnish and Toppings:
- 2 green onions
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/2 cucumber (sliced)
Instructions
- Prepare chicken breasts by patting them dry with paper towels, ensuring surface moisture is completely removed for optimal searing.
- Warm sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers and appears slightly rippled, indicating proper temperature.
- Carefully place chicken breasts into the hot skillet, cooking for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove chicken from skillet and let rest on a cutting board for 5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute.
- While chicken rests, whisk together peanut butter, chili sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and minced garlic in a mixing bowl until smooth and well-combined.
- Slice rested chicken into thin, diagonal strips, creating an attractive presentation.
- Generously drizzle prepared sauce over chicken, ensuring each slice is thoroughly coated.
- Sprinkle chopped green onions, sesame seeds, and fresh cilantro across the top for vibrant color and added texture.
- Arrange cucumber slices alongside the chicken for a crisp, refreshing accompaniment.
- Serve immediately at room temperature, allowing the complex sauce flavors to fully develop and complement the tender chicken.
Notes
- Pat chicken breasts completely dry to achieve a perfect golden-brown sear, preventing steaming and ensuring crispy exterior.
- Use sesame oil for authentic Asian flavor and higher smoke point, allowing intense heat without burning.
- Check chicken’s internal temperature precisely with a meat thermometer to guarantee food safety and prevent overcooking.
- Customize sauce by adjusting chili sauce levels for personal heat preference, making the dish adaptable to different spice tolerances.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 900
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 62g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 52g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg