Bang Bang Chicken
JojoM
A Sichuan-style cold chicken appetizer served with a spicy, nutty sauce—perfectly tender and shredded after steeping and pounding.
Bang Bang Chicken
JojoMA Sichuan-style cold chicken appetizer served with a spicy, nutty sauce—perfectly tender and shredded after steeping and pounding.
Chef's Tips
Let the chicken fully cool before pounding for best texture.
Adjust chili oil for spice level preference.
Tools Used
Rolling Pin
Meat Mallet
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Ingredients
Main Ingredients
Sauce
Instructions
Preparation
- 1
Place chicken in a large saucepan with 2 liters (8½ cups) of water.
- 2
Bring to a boil, then turn off the heat. Cover and steep for 10 minutes.
- 3
Remove chicken and let cool.
Shred and Sauce
- 1
Pound chicken with a mallet or rolling pin for about 1 minute.
- 2
Tear the chicken into fine shreds and place in a bowl with shredded ginger.
- 3
Mix all sauce ingredients in a separate bowl.
- 4
Pour sauce over the chicken and serve cold.
Comments & Reviews
Rachel
6/1/2025
Absolutely delicious! The sesame and chili oil combo is perfection. I added some cucumber ribbons on the side for crunch—highly recommend!
Daniel
6/2/2025
Really easy to make and packed with flavor. I used balsamic vinegar since I didn’t have black vinegar and it still turned out great.
Mei
6/3/2025
Loved how authentic it tasted. Reminds me of street food from Chengdu! Next time I’ll double the sauce—so good.
Lucas
6/4/2025
Great appetizer and so quick to put together. The texture from pounding the chicken makes all the difference!
Priya
6/5/2025
I toned down the chili oil for the kids and it was still full of flavor. Will be making this again for summer gatherings.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 portion
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
