Vegan Bang Bang Chicken
Elevate your meatless meal game with this irresistible Vegan Bang Bang Chicken—a plant-based twist on the classic takeout favorite! Featuring crispy, golden-brown tofu bites coated in a tantalizingly creamy bang bang sauce, this recipe delivers bold flavors with a delightful balance of sweet, spicy, and tangy notes. Made with pantry staples like sriracha, vegan mayonnaise, agave syrup, and lime juice, it’s quick and easy to whip up in under 45 minutes. Perfect for sharing, this dish is garnished with fresh green onions and sesame seeds for a pop of color and texture. Whether you’re a tofu enthusiast or new to plant-based cooking, this fun and flavorful recipe is guaranteed to wow vegans and non-vegans alike. Enjoy it as an appetizer, atop rice bowls, or alongside a crisp salad for a deliciously satisfying meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams firm tofu
- 60 grams cornstarch
- 120 ml almond milk
- 120 grams panko breadcrumbs
- 5 grams garlic powder
- 5 grams onion powder
- 5 grams paprika
- 5 grams salt
- 3 grams pepper
- 30 ml vegetable oil
- 120 grams vegan mayonnaise
- 30 ml sriracha sauce
- 30 ml agave syrup
- 15 ml lime juice
- 30 grams chopped green onions
- 10 grams sesame seeds
Instructions
Press the tofu to remove excess moisture for at least 15 minutes, then cut into bite-sized pieces.
Prepare a three-station dredging setup. In the first bowl, mix cornstarch with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. In the second bowl, pour the almond milk. In the third bowl, place the panko breadcrumbs.
Dip each tofu piece into the cornstarch mix, followed by the almond milk, and finally coat it with the breadcrumbs.
Heat vegetable oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Add tofu pieces and cook until golden brown and crispy, about 7-10 minutes on each side. Remove from pan and drain on paper towels.
In a small bowl, combine vegan mayonnaise, sriracha sauce, agave syrup, and lime juice. Stir well until the sauce is smooth.
Toss cooked tofu pieces in the bang bang sauce until evenly coated.
Serve immediately topped with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
509 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 23.0 g | 30% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.5 g | 17% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 7 mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 1005 mg | 44% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 56.7 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.7 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.9 g | ||
| Protein | 20.5 g | 41% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 786 mg | 60% | |
| Iron | 4.7 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 401 mg | 9% | |
*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.
