Bang Bang Chicken
Bang Bang Chicken is a quick and easy dish featuring tender chicken pieces coated in a creamy, spicy sauce that combines peanut butter, soy sauce, and honey for a flavor-packed meal.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken fillet, diced Use boneless, skinless chicken for best results.
- ¼ cup peanut butter Smooth or crunchy peanut butter can be used.
- ¼ cup soy sauce Tamari for gluten-free option.
- 2 tablespoons honey Sugar-free honey substitute can be used.
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced Fresh garlic recommended.
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced Fresh ginger for the best flavor.
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes Adjust for desired spiciness.
- Green onions, for garnish Chopped for serving.
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather and prepare all your ingredients. Dice the chicken fillet into bite-sized pieces, and mince the garlic and ginger.
Cooking
- Heat a pan over medium heat, adding a touch of oil if desired. Once hot, add the diced chicken and sear until browned and cooked through, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- While the chicken is cooking, prepare the sauce by combining peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes in a bowl. Whisk until smooth.
- Once the chicken is cooked, pour the sauce over it and stir gently to coat evenly.
- Allow the chicken and sauce to simmer together for 2-3 minutes.
- Plate the chicken and garnish with chopped green onions. Serve hot.
Notes
For best results, allow the chicken to sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before cooking. You can marinate it in the sauce for deeper flavor.