Description
Bang Bang Chicken is a vibrant and delicious dish featuring tender, juicy chicken coated in a creamy, spicy sauce that perfectly balances heat and tangy creaminess. Quick to prepare in under 30 minutes, it is ideal for busy nights or impressing guests with a flavorful homemade meal. This versatile recipe can be served as a main dish, appetizer, or salad topping and is easily customizable to suit your taste preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (plant-based)
- 2 tbsp sriracha (natural)
- 1 tbsp honey (natural)
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar (natural)
- 1 tsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder (natural)
- 1/2 tsp natural gelling agent (optional)
Garnish
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Trim and cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces or thin strips. Pat dry to ensure a crispy coating if frying, then season lightly with garlic powder (natural) and a pinch of salt for juicy and flavorful meat.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a non-stick skillet or pan over medium heat with a bit of oil. Cook chicken pieces for 4 to 6 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked through, achieving a nice sear while keeping the chicken tender.
- Prepare the Bang Bang Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise (plant-based), sriracha (natural), honey (natural), rice vinegar (natural), and vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural) until smooth. Adjust sriracha amount according to your heat preference. For a thicker sauce, blend in the natural gelling agent and let it sit for a few minutes to thicken.
- Combine Chicken with Sauce: Gently toss the cooked chicken pieces in the prepared sauce until fully coated, ensuring every piece is generously covered with creamy, spicy sauce.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle sesame seeds and chopped green onions over the coated chicken before plating to add color contrast and a subtle crunch.
Notes
- Cut chicken into uniform pieces for even cooking and consistent texture.
- Adjust sriracha quantity to control spice level to your taste.
- Use fresh green onions and sesame seeds for enhanced flavor and presentation.
- Avoid overcooking chicken to keep it juicy and tender.
- Allow chicken to marinate briefly with seasoning before cooking to deepen the flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Bang Bang Chicken, creamy spicy chicken, quick chicken recipe, plant-based mayonnaise, gluten free appetizer, easy dinner, spicy mayo sauce