Bang Bang Chicken: The Authentic Sichuan Version

Name: Bang Bang Chicken: The Authentic Sichuan Version
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1/2 pound chicken breast ((225g)); 3 slices ginger; 1 scallion; ½ seedless cucumber (julienned); ½ cup chicken stock ((i.e., the cooking water from the chicken)); 2 tablespoons light soy sauce; 4 teaspoons Chinese black vinegar; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1½ tablespoons sesame oil; 1 tablespoon chili oil ((or to taste)); 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds; 1 teaspoon ground Sichuan peppercorn; ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:20min

This Bang Bang Chicken recipe is for the authentic Sichuan version of the dish, rather than the Americanized fried version, tossed in a spicy, tangy sauce.

Updated at: Sun, 13 Apr 2025 16:36:09 GMT