Description
This Bang Bang Chicken recipe offers a quick and flavorful meal featuring juicy chicken tossed in a creamy, spicy natural sauce. Fresh ingredients come together to create a dish with bright colors and satisfying textures, ideal for busy weeknights when deliciousness is a must.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb Chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup Mayonnaise (plant-based, natural)
- 2 tbsp Sriracha (natural)
- 1 tbsp Honey (natural)
- 1 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 tsp Garlic powder (natural)
- 1 tsp Vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 1–2 tsp Natural gelling agent (optional)
- 2 Green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup Cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces or strips for easy cooking and eating. Lightly season with garlic powder, salt, and a splash of vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, setting a flavorful base before adding sauce.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Cook the chicken pieces until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes, ensuring a crisp exterior while locking in juiciness.
- Make the Bang Bang Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together plant-based mayonnaise, sriracha, honey, apple cider vinegar, and natural gelling agent if using, until smooth and creamy with balanced spicy, sweet, and tangy notes.
- Toss Together: Transfer the cooked chicken to a mixing bowl and pour the sauce over it. Gently toss until each piece is evenly coated in the luscious Bang Bang sauce, enhancing every bite.
- Garnish and Serve: Finish with chopped green onions and cilantro for a fresh, vibrant touch. Serve immediately to enjoy the full brightness of textures and flavors.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for a smoothly combined sauce.
- Do not overcrowd the pan; cook chicken in batches if necessary for even searing.
- Adjust sriracha quantity gradually to control spice level.
- Let chicken rest a few minutes before serving to help sauce absorb better.
- Use fresh herbs for added color and brightness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: Bang Bang Chicken, Quick Dinner, Spicy Chicken, Creamy Sauce, Plant-Based Mayonnaise
