ChinaСалат Банг-Банг родом из Сычуани — оригинальное название отсылает к деревянному молотку, которым отбивали курицу для нежности. Сегодня это блюдо известно по всему миру.
Shred the chicken while still slightly warm — it absorbs the sauce much better than cold chicken.
Bang-Bang Chicken Salad
A popular Chinese-inspired salad of shredded poached chicken with cucumber and green onion, dressed in a creamy, sweet-spicy bang-bang peanut sauce. Silky chicken, crunchy vegetables, and a bold sauce — simple to make and impossible to stop eating.
Key Ingredients
What you'll need
Ingredients
- 250 gSee recipes with cooked chicken breast
cooked chicken breast, shredded
i - 0.5See recipes with fresh cucumber
fresh cucumber, cut into thin sticks
i - 1See recipes with bunch cilantro
bunch cilantro
i - 1See recipes with green onion stalk
green onion stalk, chopped
i - 1 tspSee recipes with sesame seeds
sesame seeds
i - 2 tbspSee recipes with peanut butter
peanut butter (no sugar added)
i - 1 tbspSee recipes with soy sauce
soy sauce
i - 1 tbspSee recipes with rice vinegar
rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
i - 1 tspSee recipes with sesame oil
sesame oil
i - 0.5 tspSee recipes with chili paste or chili oil
chili paste or chili oil (to taste)
i - 1 tspSee recipes with honey or sugar
honey or sugar
i - 2 tbspSee recipes with warm water
warm water (to adjust consistency)
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How to make it
Instructions
- 1
Poach chicken breast in salted water (add a piece of ginger if you like). Let cool, then shred into strips with your hands or two forks along the grain.
- 2
Mix peanut butter, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, chili paste, and honey in a bowl. Add warm water little by little to reach a creamy but pourable consistency.
- 3
On a plate arrange the chicken, cucumber sticks, green onion, and cilantro. Drizzle with the warm bang-bang sauce and toss gently. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is bang-bang sauce and what are its ingredients?
Bang-bang sauce is a creamy Chinese-inspired sauce made from peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, chili, and honey. It is sweet, spicy, and very rich.
What can replace peanut butter in bang-bang sauce for people with a nut allergy?
Substitute with tahini (sesame paste) — the consistency and richness will be very similar. The flavor becomes more neutral but the sauce stays delicious.
Can other proteins replace chicken in bang-bang salad?
Yes — poached or fried shrimp, tofu, or thinly sliced pork all work beautifully. The bang-bang sauce is versatile with any protein.
How to shred chicken breast properly for bang-bang salad?
Poach the chicken until cooked through, let cool slightly, then pull apart with your hands or two forks along the grain. The meat absorbs sauce better this way.
How long does bang-bang chicken salad keep and can it be prepared in advance?
Store the sauce separately in the fridge for up to 3 days. Cook the chicken in advance. Combine everything just before serving — cucumber releases water if left dressed.
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