Bang Bang Chicken Szechuan
Experience the bold and tantalizing flavors of Bang Bang Chicken Szechuan, a vibrant dish that perfectly balances heat, tang, and nuttiness. Tender poached chicken breast is shredded and layered over crisp, julienned cucumber and carrot, creating a refreshing base. The star of the dish is the irresistible Bang Bang sauce—a spicy, aromatic blend of sesame paste, soy sauce, chili oil, black vinegar, and ground Szechuan peppercorns, delivering a signature numbing kick. Garnished with toasted sesame seeds and fresh cilantro, this dish is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Perfect as a cold appetizer or a light main dish, this recipe brings the authentic flavors of Szechuan cuisine to your table in under 35 minutes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Chicken breast (boneless, skinless)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 3 slices Ginger (sliced)
- 2 stalks Scallions (white parts)
- 1 whole Cucumber
- 1 large Carrot
- 2 tablespoons Sesame paste (tahini can be substituted)
- 1.5 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Chili oil
- 1 tablespoon Black vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Ground Szechuan peppercorn
- 1 teaspoon Toasted sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Place the chicken breasts in a pot of water. Add the salt, sliced ginger, and scallion stalks to the water.
Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 12-15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
Remove the chicken from the pot and allow it to cool. Once cool, shred the chicken into thin strips using your hands or a fork.
While the chicken is cooling, prepare the vegetables. Julienne the cucumber and carrot into thin strips and set aside.
In a small bowl, mix the sesame paste, soy sauce, chili oil, black vinegar, sugar, minced garlic, and ground Szechuan peppercorn until well combined to create the Bang Bang sauce.
On a serving platter, arrange the julienned cucumber and carrot as a base. Place shredded chicken on top of the vegetables.
Drizzle the Bang Bang sauce generously over the chicken. Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top and garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Bang Bang Chicken Szechuan style, either as a cold appetizer or a light main dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
282 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.0 g | 18% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.4 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 74 mg | 25% | |
| Sodium | 792 mg | 34% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 9.6 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.0 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.5 g | ||
| Protein | 30.0 g | 60% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 76 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 482 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
