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Bang-Bang-Chicken (Bang Bang Chicken)
Bang Bang Chicken (also known as Bam Bam/Bon Bon chicken) is a modern Fusion recipe (based on a Chinese original) for a classic dish of boiled chicken pieces served in a spicy stir-fry sauce on a bed of lettuce. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Fusion version of: Bang Bang Chicken.
prep time
10 minutes
cook time
15 minutes
Total Time:
25 minutes
Serves:
4
Rating:
Tags : Chicken RecipesFusion RecipesFusion Recipes
Bang bang chicken (Chinese: 棒棒雞), also known by variant names such as bam bam chicken or bon bon chicken, is a popular chicken dish in Chinese, specifically Sichuan cuisine. The name
bang bang chicken is derived from the manner in which the meat is tenderized using a stick or hammer.
Ingredients:
350g (12 oz) boneless, skinless, chicken meat
A few drops of toasted sesame oil
2 tbsp sesame seed paste
1 tbsp light soy sauce
1 tbsp chicken stock
½ tsp sea salt
Pinch of sugar
8 tbsp shredded lettuce leaves
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
Method:
Place the chicken in a saucepan of cold water, bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook for 8-10 minutes. Drain the meat, set aside to cool until it can be handled then cut or tear into bite-sized pieces.
Mix together the sesame oil, sesame paste, light soy sauce, chicken stock, salt and sugar then whisk until the sauce is thick and smooth. Add the chicken and toss to coat.
To serve, arrange the shredded lettuce on a large plate and spoon the chicken and the sauce over the top. Sprinkle with the sesame seeds and serve at room temperature.