Bang Bang Chicken Szechuan

Experience the bold and tantalizing flavors of Bang Bang Chicken Szechuan, a vibrant dish that perfectly balances heat, tang, and nuttiness. Tender poached chicken breast is shredded and layered over crisp, julienned cucumber and carrot, creating a refreshing base. The star of the dish is the irresistible Bang Bang sauce—a spicy, aromatic blend of sesame paste, soy sauce, chili oil, black vinegar, and ground Szechuan peppercorns, delivering a signature numbing kick. Garnished with toasted sesame seeds and fresh cilantro, this dish is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Perfect as a cold appetizer or a light main dish, this recipe brings the authentic flavors of Szechuan cuisine to your table in under 35 minutes.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pieces Chicken breast (boneless, skinless)
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 3 slices Ginger (sliced)
• 2 stalks Scallions (white parts)
• 1 whole Cucumber
• 1 large Carrot
• 2 tablespoons Sesame paste (tahini can be substituted)
• 1.5 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Chili oil
• 1 tablespoon Black vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 1 teaspoon Ground Szechuan peppercorn
• 1 teaspoon Toasted sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Place the chicken breasts in a pot of water. Add the salt, sliced ginger, and scallion stalks to the water.

Step 2

Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 12-15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.

Step 3

Remove the chicken from the pot and allow it to cool. Once cool, shred the chicken into thin strips using your hands or a fork.

Step 4

While the chicken is cooling, prepare the vegetables. Julienne the cucumber and carrot into thin strips and set aside.

Step 5

In a small bowl, mix the sesame paste, soy sauce, chili oil, black vinegar, sugar, minced garlic, and ground Szechuan peppercorn until well combined to create the Bang Bang sauce.

Step 6

On a serving platter, arrange the julienned cucumber and carrot as a base. Place shredded chicken on top of the vegetables.

Step 7

Drizzle the Bang Bang sauce generously over the chicken. Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top and garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.

Step 8

Serve immediately and enjoy your Bang Bang Chicken Szechuan style, either as a cold appetizer or a light main dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	881.9 grams (881.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1141

Total Fat 57.80g	74%
Saturated Fat 9.90g	50%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 296mg	99%
Sodium 3645mg	158%
Total Carbohydrate 38.30g	14%
Dietary Fiber 8.30g	30%
Total Sugars 13.20g
Protein 119.50g	239%

Vitamin D 45IU	226%
Calcium 293mg	23%
Iron 8mg	45%
Potassium 1864mg	40%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 45.2%

Protein: 41.5%

Carbs: 13.3%