Spicy Bang Bang Chicken Dinner Ideas Everyone Loves
A spicy, savory Sichuan-style shredded chicken dish with creamy sesame sauce and crisp cucumber. Served cold or at room temperature, Bang Bang Chicken is full of flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
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2 boneless chicken breasts
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1 Persian or English cucumber
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2 tablespoons sesame paste or tahini
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1 tablespoon soy sauce
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1 tablespoon Chinkiang vinegar
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1 tablespoon chili oil with sediment
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1 teaspoon sugar
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1 garlic clove, grated
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1 teaspoon grated ginger (optional)
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Water, to thin sauce
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Toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
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Chopped scallions (for garnish)
Instructions
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Place chicken in a pot with cold water, ginger slice, and pinch of salt.
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Bring to a gentle simmer. Turn off heat, cover, and let sit for 15–18 minutes.
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Remove, cool, and shred chicken into thin strips.
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Slice cucumber into thin matchsticks or half-moons.
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Whisk sesame paste, soy sauce, vinegar, chili oil, garlic, sugar, and water until smooth.
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Arrange cucumber on a plate. Top with shredded chicken.
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Drizzle sauce generously over chicken.
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Garnish with sesame seeds and scallions. Serve cold or room temperature.
Notes
Use peanut butter if sesame paste isn’t available. Add extra chili oil for more heat. Serve over noodles or rice for a full meal.