Description
Bang Bang Chicken is a creamy, spicy, and tangy dish that’s easy to prepare and packed with bold flavors. This versatile recipe features tender chicken breast coated in a luscious plant-based mayonnaise sauce blended with natural sriracha, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, honey, and apple cider vinegar. Garnished with fresh green onions and toasted sesame seeds, it’s a vibrant meal perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings and customizable to your preferred spice level.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1 lb chicken breast, boneless and skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Pinch of salt
Bang Bang Sauce
- 1/2 cup plant-based mayonnaise (natural)
- 2 tablespoons vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 1–2 tablespoons sriracha sauce (natural), adjust to taste
- 1 tablespoon honey (natural)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon natural gelling agent
Garnish
- 2 green onions, freshly chopped
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare Your Chicken: Cut boneless chicken breast into bite-sized pieces. Lightly season with garlic powder and a pinch of salt. Heat a pan over medium heat and sauté the chicken until golden brown and cooked through, ensuring the pieces remain juicy and tender.
- Make the Bang Bang Sauce: In a mixing bowl, combine plant-based mayonnaise, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, natural sriracha sauce, honey, and apple cider vinegar. Whisk until the sauce is smooth and creamy with a balanced flavor of heat, sweetness, and tang. Stir in the natural gelling agent to achieve the perfect thickness.
- Toss Chicken in Sauce: Once the chicken is cooked, immediately add it to the sauce and toss to coat every piece evenly. The warmth of the chicken helps the sauce cling beautifully for a luxuriously flavorful bite.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle freshly chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds on top to add fresh crunch and a nutty finish. Serve immediately with desired side dishes.
Notes
- Marinate chicken briefly with a little apple cider vinegar and garlic powder before cooking to enhance tenderness.
- Adjust sriracha quantity to control the heat level to your preference.
- Cook chicken in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding the pan and ensure a golden crust.
- Add green onions and sesame seeds at the last moment to keep their freshness and texture.
- Prepare the Bang Bang sauce ahead of time and chill to deepen flavors before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
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