Kickin' Bang Bang Chicken is a tantalizing dish that explodes with flavor in every bite. This delightful recipe combines the spicy kick of cayenne pepper with the sweet and tangy embrace of honey and soy sauce, creating a taste sensation that will leave your taste buds dancing. The chicken, marinated in a flavorful blend of spices and herbs, is coated in a crispy breading and fried to golden perfection, resulting in a juicy and tender interior encased in a shatteringly crispy crust. The dish is then generously coated in a luscious Bang Bang sauce, a harmonious blend of mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, rice vinegar, and Sriracha, adding a layer of creamy richness and a delightful sweet and spicy kick. Served atop a bed of fluffy jasmine rice, this dish is an irresistible symphony of flavors and textures, perfect for a satisfying and memorable meal.
In addition to the classic Kickin' Bang Bang Chicken, the article also features several exciting variations to cater to different preferences and dietary needs. For those who prefer a milder heat level, the recipe offers a "Mild Bang Bang Chicken" option, where cayenne pepper is replaced with paprika and the amount of Sriracha is reduced. For those seeking a healthier alternative, the "Baked Bang Bang Chicken" recipe bakes the chicken instead of frying it, resulting in a crispy yet guilt-free dish. And for those with gluten sensitivities, the "Gluten-Free Bang Bang Chicken" recipe uses gluten-free flour in the breading, ensuring that everyone can enjoy this delectable dish.
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Ready, Set, Cook! Hidden Valley Contest Entry. Kickin' Bang Bang Chicken, a unique twist on the deliciously spicy Chinese dish, bang bang chicken. Tangy, spicy, and delicious, a perfect bite-size appetizer for game day or any day!
Provided by schmulie65
Categories Weeknight
Time 45m
Yield 4 portions, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a medium size bowl, whisk together dressing, 2 tablespoons of the chili sauce, lemon juice and 2 tablespoons of the chopped chives until well combined. Set aside.
- Combine bread crumbs, seasoning mix, 2 tablespoons of the chopped chives, lemon zest and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in the bowl of a food processor. Blend until well combined; transfer to a shallow dish.
- Pat chicken dry with paper towels and lightly season with salt and pepper to taste. Place cornstarch in a shallow dish. Whisk the eggs, remaining 2 tablespoons hot sauce, and water in a medium bowl until blended. Dredge chicken in cornstarch, shaking lightly to remove excess. Dip chicken into egg mixture, letting excess liquid drain back into bowl, and then roll in the bread crumb mixture, turning to coat completely.
- Heat oil to 350 degrees Fahrenheit in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, carefully place chicken in oil and cook until golden, crisp and no longer pink in the center; about 5 minutes per side. Drain chicken on large pan lined with paper towels. Place on serving platter, drizzle with 2-3 tablespoons of the sauce and garnish with chopped chives. Serve with remaining sauce for drizzling and dipping.
COPYCAT CHEESECAKE FACTORY BANG BANG CHICKEN & SHRIMP
Make and share this Copycat Cheesecake Factory Bang Bang Chicken & Shrimp recipe from Food.com.
Provided by crosstownsweets
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 31
Steps:
- Chicken and Shrimp:.
- In a sauté pan over medium high heat, add 1 tablespoon of coconut oil and sauté onion, garlic and ginger until soft and golden, about 5 minutes. Add carrots and zucchini and sauté for another 3 minutes. Remove the veggies from the pan and set aside. Add flour to bite-sized pieces of chicken and mix to combine. Sauté the chicken in 1 tablespoon of coconut oil for 3 minutes until golden brown. Add the veggies back to the pan and season with the 1/4 teaspoon of salt and pinch of pepper. Add the curry paste, coconut milk, and vegetable bouillon and bring to a simmer. Add the frozen peas and simmer, stirring often, for 10 minutes.
- In the meantime, prepare the shrimp. Place the beaten egg in one bowl, then the shredded coconut , flour, salt and pepper into another bowl. Dip the shrimp into the beaten egg first, then into the coconut and flour mixture. Sauté shrimp in 2 tablespoons of coconut oil over medium high heat until crispy and golden brown, about 1 to 2 minutes per side depending on the size of your shrimp. Place on top of the chicken and veggies in coconut sauce. Garnish with scallions, peanuts and sesame seeds. Drizzle with peanut sauce.
- Peanut Sauce:.
- Combine all ingredients and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 813.4, Fat 60, SaturatedFat 35.9, Cholesterol 164.3, Sodium 1400.4, Carbohydrate 39.2, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 18, Protein 37.8
BANG BANG CHICKEN
This is a wonderful Americanized version of an extremely popular Sichuan Chinese dish. With twice-fried chicken, you get the crispy fried breading you'd expect, and the bang bang sauce drizzle just makes the entire dish spectacular. You'll love this more than any Chinese takeout version. Pay attention to the notes in the directions!!
Provided by Diana71
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Chinese
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Whisk together milk and egg in a bowl until smooth. Add chicken to egg wash and marinate for 15 minutes. Drain.
- Combine potato starch, flour, salt, pepper, and ground red pepper in a bowl and transfer into a large resealable bag. Add egg-washed chicken pieces and shake until each piece is completely dredged.
- Heat oil in a large skillet to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- Add chicken pieces into the oil in batches, about 5 to 8 pieces at a time, so as not to drop the temperature of the oil. Fry for 90 seconds. Remove to a paper-towel lined plate to drain. Fry remaining chicken pieces.
- Increase oil temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). The oil should be continuously boiling at this point. Carefully re-add the first batch of chicken and fry another 90 seconds. Remove to a paper-towel lined plate to drain. Fry and drain the remaining chicken. Transfer chicken to a medium bowl.
- Stir mayonnaise, honey, sweet chili sauce, and gochujang together in a small bowl. Toss fried chicken with sauce to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 403.6 calories, Carbohydrate 27.3 g, Cholesterol 112.4 mg, Fat 20.8 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 26.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 545.9 mg, Sugar 12.6 g
BANG, BANG CHICKEN SALAD
Make and share this Bang, Bang Chicken Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Chef mariajane
Categories < 15 Mins
Time 10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In large bowl, whisk together mustard, oils, lime juice, ginger and soy sauce. Just before serving, add chicken, cabbage, nuts, mandarin oranges, cilantro and green onions. Toss thoroughly and season to taste with salt and red pepper flakes.
- Serve in leafy bowls if desired.
- PRESENTATION FOR BLIND SERVINGS: Roll 3 tablespoons of salad in a Boston lettuce leaf and use chives to tie both ends like a firecracker.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 545.6, Fat 41.4, SaturatedFat 7.6, Cholesterol 52.5, Sodium 319.1, Carbohydrate 20.9, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 6.4, Protein 27.2
CHICKEN BANG BANG
This is my adaptation of a recipe I found on the BBC website. The preparation can be very therapeutic, there's nothing better at the end of a stressful day then beating the hell out of some innocuous chicken breasts.
Provided by Mirj2338
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Beat the chicken breasts with a rolling pin to loosen the fibres.
- Shred the chicken with two forks.
- Pour very hot water over the noodles and soak for 5 minutes.
- In a food processor, blend the garlic, coriander, peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, chilli oil, vinegar and sherry and blend until smooth.
- Divide noodles between four serving plates, top with cucumber strips, then the chicken.
- Drizzle with peanut sauce without smothering it.
- Garnish with extra coriander leaves and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 558.5, Fat 28.6, SaturatedFat 7.2, Cholesterol 109, Sodium 765.9, Carbohydrate 31.1, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 8.1, Protein 44.1
CHINESE BANG BANG CHICKEN
Make and share this Chinese Bang Bang Chicken recipe from Food.com.
Provided by BirdyBaker
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 50m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place the ginger inside the chicken and sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper and half the soy sauce. place in large saucepan and leave for half an hour.
- Pour in water to cover the chicken and bring to a boil. cover and simmer for 1 hour until chicken is cooked, let cool and remove from water.
- Pull the chicken to pieces removing the meat from the bones.Cut meat into nice strips. mix with carrot and been sprouts.
- Heat the sesame and vegetable oils in a pan adding seeds and chilies, stir fry until lightly colored.
- Remove from heat and and stir in the sugar, sherry and remaining soy. pour over the chicken and marinate in fridge overnight.
- Serve cold on a serving dish pouring over any remaining marinade.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 602.2, Fat 40.4, SaturatedFat 10.7, Cholesterol 171.1, Sodium 196.8, Carbohydrate 10.8, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 5.7, Protein 44.4
BANG BANG CHICKEN (SZECHUAN)
This comes from "1000 Classic Recipes for Every Cook". Found on my search for ZWT recipes.
Provided by ddav0962
Categories Chicken
Time 1h35m
Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring the water to a rolling boil in a wok or large saucepan. Add the chicken pieces, reduce the heat, cover and cook for 30-35 minutes.
- Remove the chicken from the pan and immerse in a bowl of cold water for at least 1 hour to cool it.
- Remove the chicken pieces, drain and dry with paper towels. Take all meat off the bones.
- On a flat surface, pound the chicken with a rolling pin, then tear the meat into shreds with 2 forks. Mix the chicken with the shredded cucumber and arrange in a serving dish.
- To serve, mix together all the sauce ingredients until thoroughly combined and pour over the chicken and cucumber in a serving dish. Sprinkle some sesame seeds and chopped scallions over the sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 73, Fat 4.5, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 548.4, Carbohydrate 6.2, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 3.2, Protein 3.6
Tips:
- Choose skinless, boneless chicken breasts for a leaner version of the dish.
- To save time, use a pre-made sweet chili sauce.
- If you don't have mayonnaise on hand, you can substitute Greek yogurt.
- For a spicier dish, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the sauce.
- Serve the chicken over rice, noodles, or your favorite salad.
Conclusion:
Kickin' Bang Bang Chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a party appetizer. The chicken is crispy and flavorful, and the sauce is sweet, spicy, and creamy. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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