TRY NOT TO FINISH THIS BEFORE YOUR GUEST ARRIVE!
Bang Bang Chicken is a Sichuan-inspired appetizer made with shredded chicken and covered with a creamy, savory, nutty, spicy sauce. Perfect for serving in lettuce cups when entertaining!
This is one of those recipes that is so good, that your friends and family will be asking you to make it again.
Best part is, you will be happy to make it again and again, because it is so simple!
While traditionally Bang Bang Chicken is a cold chicken salad appetizer, I've found myself having it as a main too! It pairs well over a salad, sauteed veggies, white rice, or your noodle of choice.
If you like this recipe, definitely check out my Peanut Noodles, I am sure you will love them!
Bang Bang Chicken
A Sichuan inspired appetizer made with tender shredded chicken and covered with a savory, nutty, spicy sauce.
INGREDIENTS
- 2 chicken breasts poached and shredded
- 4 Tbsp Everiday Coconut Aminos
- 2 Tbsp Everiday Chili Crisp
- 1.5 Tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tsp tahini or 1 tbsp peanut butter
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 4 scallions, chopped
- 2 Tbsp fresh cilantro chopped
- Toasted sesame seeds (optional)
- Lettuce cups for serving (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS
- Mix the coconut aminos, chili crisp, rice vinegar, and sesame oil to make your sauce. If you find the sauce too thick, you can use a little water to thin out.
- Add your chicken to the sauce and mix to coat. Mix in half the chopped scallions
- Plate your chicken into lettuce cups and garnish with remaining scallions, fresh cilantro, toasted sesame seeds and more chili crip.
