Description
Sizzling Bang Bang Chicken brings zesty Asian-inspired flavors right to your dinner table with crispy chicken tossed in a creamy, spicy sauce that’ll make your taste buds dance. Perfectly balanced between crunchy and tangy, this crowd-pleasing dish comes together quickly for a weeknight meal that’ll have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb chicken breast
Main Flavoring Agents:
- ½ cup peanut butter
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 green onions
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Warm 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat for 2 minutes until the surface shimmers slightly.
- Add 1 lb diced chicken breast to the hot pan, spreading pieces evenly to ensure maximum contact with the surface.
- Cook chicken for 6-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Whisk ½ cup peanut butter, ¼ cup soy sauce, ¼ cup honey, and 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce in a separate mixing bowl until smooth and well combined.
- Pour the vibrant sauce directly over the seared chicken, coating each piece thoroughly.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer the chicken in sauce for 4-5 minutes, allowing flavors to meld together.
- Transfer to a serving plate and sprinkle 2 chopped green onions and 1 tablespoon sesame seeds across the top for fresh, nutty garnish.
Notes
- Choose chicken thighs for extra juiciness and more tender meat that stays moist during cooking.
- Toast sesame seeds in a dry skillet before sprinkling for deeper, nuttier flavor that really enhances the dish.
- Adjust the sriracha amount to control the spice level, starting with less and adding more to suit your personal heat preference.
- Let the chicken simmer in the sauce for a few extra minutes to help the flavors fully absorb and create a richer coating.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 495 kcal
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 33 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg