Chinese Bang Bang Chicken

May 18, 2023May 18, 20230 4
Tasty Chinese Bang Bang Chicken recipe with a spicy kick
in Poultry

Prep

20 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon of chopped ginger
1 1/2 kg chicken
3 thinly sliced carrots
1 cup mixed bean sprouts
1 tablespoon oil
1/2 tablespoon sesame oil
1/2 tablespoon sesame seeds
2 crushed hot red chili peppers
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon dry sherry

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
299
Sugar
4g
Fat
14g
Chinese Bang Bang Chicken is a popular Chinese takeout dish that bursted onto the culinary scene in the 1990s and has been a staple in Chinese-American cuisine ever since. This dish features shredded chicken with a spicy and sweet sauce that is delicious and satisfying. The addition of crunchy bean sprouts and thin slices of carrots give the dish a nice texture and makes it a complete meal when served over a bed of rice. The sauce is a classic blend of ginger, brown sugar, sesame oil and dry sherry, which creates a depth of flavour in every bite. The heat from the chili pepper mixed with the sweetness of the brown sugar and the nuttiness of the sesame oil makes for an exciting meal that is sure to impress anyone who tries it.

Instructions

1.Cook the chicken in a large pot of boiling water, then shred it into small pieces.
2.In a bowl, combine the ginger, brown sugar, sesame oil, and dry sherry to make the sauce.
3.In a pan, heat the oil, then add the hot red chili peppers and cook for 1 minute.
4.Add the chicken and carrot to the pan, fry for 2 minutes then add the bean sprouts and sauce. Cook for another minute, stirring constantly.
5.Sprinkle sesame seeds over the chicken and serve hot.

PROS

Chinese Bang Bang Chicken is a popular Chinese takeout dish that is easy to make at home.

The dish is full of protein, vegetables and spices, making it healthy and satisfying.
The spicy kick from the chili pepper will wake up your taste buds!

CONS

This dish contains a lot of sodium due to the sauces used.

If you have a low spice tolerance, this dish may be too spicy for you.
You can adjust the heat level by using less hot chili peppers.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish contains lean protein from the chicken and is rich in mixed vegetables, providing your body with essential vitamins and minerals.
The ginger in the sauce is known for its anti-inflammatory properties, and the dish is low in carbohydrates and calories.

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